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Day 90. Monday, May 26th
Day 90. Monday, May 26th
Horse Evolution Short Video
Horse Evolution Short Video
Back of the Room Quick Simulation
Back of the Room Quick Simulation
-Artificial Selection
-Artificial Selection
-Natural Selection
-Natural Selection
-Adaptive Radiation
-Adaptive Radiation
Run the Natural Selection Simulation Activity in order 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 in order 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.
Elsmere Island in the Arctice (above). How do we determine what type of organisms ancient bones come from?
Paleontologist Natalia Rybczynski discovered this famous fossil. Here's a link to the organism the DNA extracted from the fossil indicated.
Day 89. Thursday, May 21st
Day 89. Thursday, May 21st
Day 88. Tuesday, May 19th
Day 88. Tuesday, May 19th
Day 87. Monday, May 18th:
Day 87. Monday, May 18th:
Check Bacteria on Microscope Slides...Complete Lab
Check Bacteria on Microscope Slides...Complete Lab
Endosymbiotic Theory Slideshow
Day 86. Thursday, May 14th:
Day 86. Thursday, May 14th:
Bacteria are everywhere!
Bacteria are everywhere!
Day 85. Tuesday, May 12th:
Day 85. Tuesday, May 12th:
Genes and Antibiotic Resistance
Genes and 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
Collect Bacteria
Collect Bacteria
HOMEWORK: Turn in Genetic Condition Brochure or Website by this evening, complete the Bacteria Web Quest, study mistakes you made on Genetics Exam #1. Here is a key.
HOMEWORK: Turn in Genetic Condition Brochure or Website by this evening, complete the Bacteria Web Quest, study mistakes you made on Genetics Exam #1. Here is a key.
What is going on with this cruise ship and how is it related to biology?
What is going on with this cruise ship and how is it related to biology?
Day 83. Thursday, May 7th:
Day 83. Thursday, May 7th:
More Genetics Kahoot
More Genetics Kahoot
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
HOMEWORK: Use the materials above and this Extra Practice Exam and Key to study for the exam scheduled for next time we meet.
HOMEWORK: Use the materials above and this Extra Practice Exam and Key to study for the exam scheduled for next time we meet.
Day 83. Tuesday, May 5th:
Day 83. Tuesday, May 5th:
MAKE A WHITEBOARD AND PLAYDOUGH SIMULATION OF THE STAGES OF MEIOSIS:
MAKE A WHITEBOARD AND PLAYDOUGH SIMULATION OF THE STAGES OF MEIOSIS:
Like last time, show the nuclear membrane (when present), spindle fibers, title of the phase, and a brief description of what is happening. Take pictures on the provided tablets and upload your tablet number to Canvas. Here is an example that was made with felt chromosomes. You will be using playdough.
Like last time, show the nuclear membrane (when present), spindle fibers, title of the phase, and a brief description of what is happening. Take pictures on the provided tablets and upload your tablet number to Canvas. Here is an example that was made with felt chromosomes. You will be using playdough.
-Prophase I: Show homologous chromosomes pairing up and crossing over.
-Prophase I: Show homologous chromosomes pairing up and crossing over.
-Metaphase I: Make sure that the homologous chromosomes are lined up in pairs.
-Metaphase I: Make sure that the homologous chromosomes are lined up in pairs.
-Anaphase I
-Anaphase I
-Telophase I
-Telophase I
SHOW THE TWO DAUGHTER CELLS IN MEIOSIS II
SHOW THE TWO DAUGHTER CELLS IN MEIOSIS II
-Prophase II
-Prophase II
-Metaphase II: Make sure that the chromosomes are line up single file.
-Metaphase II: Make sure that the chromosomes are line up single file.
-Telophase
-Telophase
SHOW 4 RESULTING GAMETE CELLS with an explanation of what is wrong with two of the resulting cells.
SHOW 4 RESULTING GAMETE CELLS with an explanation of what is wrong with two of the resulting cells.
Each team member should upload the tablet number you used to Canvas.
Each team member should upload the tablet number you used to Canvas.
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
Day 82. Monday, May 4th:
Day 82. Monday, May 4th:
Exam scheduled for next Monday with a follow up the following Monday.
Exam scheduled for next Monday with a follow up the following Monday.
Day 81. Thursday, April 30th:
Day 81. Thursday, April 30th:
Announcement: Genetics Exam will most likely be the Monday after next (May 11th) .
Announcement: Genetics Exam will most likely be the Monday after next (May 11th) .
Blood Debrief with Dihybrid (two trait) features.
Blood Debrief with Dihybrid (two trait) features.
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template Class List (Hee only) This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
Worktime for Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template Class List (Hee only) This assignment is due on Tuesday, May 12th.
Codominance is when both traits show.
Codominance is when both traits show.
Incomplete dominance is a blending of the two traits.
Incomplete dominance is a blending of the two traits.
Day 80. Tuesday, April 28th:
Day 80. Tuesday, April 28th:
Blood Typing Mini-lab. Record results in your class notebook. What blood type is W? X? Y? Z? How do you know this?
Blood Typing Mini-lab. Record results in your class notebook. What blood type is W? X? Y? Z? How do you know this?
Blood Typing, an example with multiple types of inheritance patterns.
Blood Typing, an example with multiple types of inheritance patterns.
Genetic Condition Worktime
Genetic Condition Worktime
If the condition you are researching is caused by a single gene you will include a pedigree in your brochure or webside.
If the condition you are researching a condition caused by a problem with the number of chromosomes or a defective chromosome you will include a karyotype.
Day 79. Monday, April 27th:
Day 79. Monday, April 27th:
Genetic Condition Worktime
Genetic Condition Worktime
Celebrating beavers on earth day!
Celebrating beavers on earth day!
-provide habitat for other creatures
-provide habitat for other creatures
-create carbon sinks
-create carbon sinks
-create fireproof ecosystems
-create fireproof ecosystems
-stellar cleanup crews
-stellar cleanup crews
Karyotypes show the number of chromosomes in each somatic cell.
Karyotypes show the number of chromosomes in each somatic cell.
Bronx river was considered the most polluted river in the United States. Now it is a model for cleanup thanks, in part, to Jose' the beaver.
Day 78. Thursday, April 23rd:
Day 78. Thursday, April 23rd:
Mendelian Genetics vs other types
Mendelian Genetics vs other types
Simple Mendelian Genetics Kahoot
Simple Mendelian Genetics Kahoot
Upload your research to Canvas at the end of the period.
Upload your research to Canvas at the end of the period.
Guinea Pig w/ Hair
Skinny Pig
Hairless Guinea Pig (AKA Baldwin)
Day 77. Tuesday, April 21st:
Day 77. Tuesday, April 21st:
Conditions Assignment Introduction and Research:
Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template
Conditions Assignment Introduction and Research:
Genetic Condition Brochure or Website Brochure Template
Below is a list of genetic conditions that might help us get started (you are not limited to this list):
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
Blue Yellow 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
Tay Sachs Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia
Red Green Color Blindness
Blue Yellow 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 75. Tuesday, April 14th:
Day 75. Tuesday, April 14th:
Nucleic Acids and Cell Cycle Exam
Nucleic Acids and Cell Cycle Exam
Day 74. Monday, April 13th:
Day 74. Monday, April 13th:
Study for the Exam scheduled for tomorrow.
Study for the Exam scheduled for tomorrow.
Day 73. Thursday, April 8th:
Day 73. Thursday, April 8th:
Review Cell Cycle and Stages of Mitosis
Review Cell Cycle and Stages of Mitosis
HOMEWORK: Study for the exam scheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th.
HOMEWORK: Study for the exam scheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th.
Polio, Vaccines, Cancer, Fertility and Infertility, Parvo, Diabetes, Parkinsons, ALD, Nerve Damage, Cloning, Stem Cell Research, Growth Hormone, Drug Impacts, Cells in Space, Cells in the Deep Ocean, Cell Communication, Cell Division, Germ Cell Cryogenics, etc....
Day 72. Tuesday, April 7th:
Day 72. Tuesday, April 7th:
Look at your gels!
Look at your gels!
DNA Replication Review
DNA Replication Review
What you should know for DNA replication:
What you should know for DNA replication:
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White board/Playdough Picture Series:
White board/Playdough Picture Series:
The following stages of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase (early is best), Anaphase, and Telophase.
The following stages of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase (early is best), 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.
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 if they are present at this phase.
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 if they are present at this phase.
Take a picture series of each stage of mitosis with the Samsung mini-tablet making the first picture a group picture. Type the number of the table (found on the back) that your group stored your pictures into Canvas. Each person in the group needs to submit the tablet number in Canvas to earn credit!
Take a picture series of each stage of mitosis with the Samsung mini-tablet making the first picture a group picture. Type the number of the table (found on the back) that your group stored your pictures into Canvas. Each person in the group needs to submit the tablet number in Canvas to earn credit!
Kary Mullis (right) invented the process of PCR. This revolutionary technique uses the enzymes required for DNA replication and a series of heating and cooling cycles to replicate many copies of DNA within a short period of time. This allowed us to be able to have large quantities of DNA to work with. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993.
Day 71. Monday, April 6th:
Day 71. Monday, April 6th:
Nucleic Acids and Cell Cycle Exam Scheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th
Nucleic Acids and Cell Cycle Exam Scheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th
View Previously Run Gels
View Previously Run Gels
Load and Run Gels
Load and Run Gels
Micropipetting is a technique used to measure very small amounts of liquid. The term used to describe measuring and transferring is aliquot.
Micropipetting is a technique used to measure very small amounts of liquid. The term used to describe measuring and transferring is aliquot.
Day 71. Thursday, April 2nd:
Day 71. Thursday, April 2nd:
Practice Pipetting
Practice Pipetting
Load gels (5th) Add restriction enzymes (7th)
Load gels (5th) Add restriction enzymes (7th)
Viruses attack bacteria and use the bacteria to make more of themselves.
See left.
As a defense mechanism, bacteria can use restriction enzymes to cut up the viral DNA before it inserts into their chromosome.
See picture to the right.
Day 70. Tuesday, March 31st:
Day 70. Tuesday, March 31st:
Announcement: Reschedule...Nucleic Acids Exam not until the week after next.
Announcement: Reschedule...Nucleic Acids Exam not until the week after next.
Complete this interactive animation of DNA Replication Write the functions of helicase and DNA polymerase in your notebook.
Complete this interactive animation of DNA Replication Write the functions of helicase and DNA polymerase in your notebook.
DNA Replication Coloring and Worksheet
DNA Replication Coloring and Worksheet
Make Gels
Make Gels
Three types of RNA are shown above, messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA).
Three types of RNA are shown above, messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA).
The process of translation is shown to the right.
The process of translation is shown to the right.
Day 69. Monday, March 30th:
Day 69. Monday, March 30th:
Three types of RNA
Three types of RNA
Complete Historical DNA Researcher Presentations.
Complete Historical DNA Researcher Presentations.
5th period picks up with table 5 and 7th period picks up with table 3.
5th period picks up with table 5 and 7th period picks up with table 3.
Translation occurs in the ribosome. The process starts with mRNA. Then tRNA attaches to the mRNA. The product is an amino acid sequence which folds to become a protein.
Translation occurs in the ribosome. The process starts with mRNA. Then tRNA attaches to the mRNA. The product is an amino acid sequence which folds to become a protein.
Day 69. Thursday, March 19th:
Day 69. Thursday, March 19th:
Historical DNA Researcher Slideshow Share-outs
Historical DNA Researcher Slideshow Share-outs
HOMEWORK: Complete Online Translation Simulation and Questions if you did not complete them in class today.
HOMEWORK: Complete Online Translation Simulation and Questions if you did not complete them in class today.
The race to discover the structure of DNA was both cooperative and competitive!
Day 68. Tuesday, March 17th:
Day 68. Tuesday, March 17th:
Thanks again, for your hospitality towards Ms. Daly. I am only gone for today and will see you next time we meet.
Here is the assignment we discussed yesterday at the end of the period:
Your group will create a mini-slideshow about the person you researched for homework. These slideshows will be presented during the next few days that we meet. Each of you will turn the slideshow into Canvas. When the slideshow is complete, please also share it with me so I can access and project it during your presentation.
Here is a template for the slideshow, make a copy to guide creation of your own: Historical DNA Researcher Slideshow Template.
Also, as a reference you may use this Self Guided Slideshow on DNA History to help with your research. You do NOT need to answer the questions embedded within as an assignment, but you should be able to answer questions about the person that you researched.
Here is a reminder of the person(s) you were assigned last time we met.
-Friedrich Miescher (table 1)
-Frederick Griffith (table 2)
-Oswald Avery (table 3)
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase (table 4)
-Erwin Chargaff (table 5)
-Linus Pauling (table 6)
-James Watson and Frances Crick (table 7)
-Rosalind Franklin (table 8)
-Frederick Sanger (table 9)
Your group should be able to finish this assignment by the end of the period. If not, you should complete it as homework. Extra class-time today can be used to practice the presentation (know what each person is going to say). Then the rest of the period can be used as a study period.
Day 67. Monday, March 16th:
Day 67. Monday, March 16th:
Nice job!
Nice job!
Transcription and mRNA Processing with DNA model
Transcription and mRNA Processing with DNA model
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Conduct some research on the person your table group was assigned. Answer the following questions in your notebook and be ready to share out to the class on Friday:
1. When and where did they live?
Conduct some research on the person your table group was assigned. Answer the following questions in your notebook and be ready to share out to the class on Friday:
1. When and where did they live?
2. What scientific question(s) did they research?
2. What scientific question(s) did they research?
3. How did their work contribute to our understanding and/or use of DNA technology today?
3. How did their work contribute to our understanding and/or use of DNA technology today?
Below is the list: |
Below is the list: |
-Friedrich Miescher (table 1)
-Friedrich Miescher (table 1)
-Frederick Griffith (table 2)
-Frederick Griffith (table 2)
-Oswald Avery (table 3)
-Oswald Avery (table 3)
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase (table 4)
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase (table 4)
-Erwin Chargaff (table 5)
-Erwin Chargaff (table 5)
-Linus Pauling (table 6)
-Linus Pauling (table 6)
-James Watson and Frances Crick (table 7)
-James Watson and Frances Crick (table 7)
-Rosalind Franklin (table 8)
-Rosalind Franklin (table 8)
-Frederick Sanger (table 9)
-Frederick Sanger (table 9)
Day 66. Thursday, March 12th:
Day 66. Thursday, March 12th:
Hello Honors Biology Students. I am on an Anatomy and Physiology field trip this morning. My apologies for not giving you a heads up about the absence, it has been a busy week and I had intended to let you know.
Hello Honors Biology Students. I am on an Anatomy and Physiology field trip this morning. My apologies for not giving you a heads up about the absence, it has been a busy week and I had intended to let you know.
You will be finishing the movie GATTACA today. As usual, please be supportive of Ms. Daly and when I return I will recognize your efforts.
You will be finishing the movie GATTACA today. As usual, please be supportive of Ms. Daly and when I return I will recognize your efforts.
Finish GATTACA and complete the following post-movie question:
Finish GATTACA and complete the following post-movie question:
- What allusions to DNA and DNA technology did you notice throughout the film?
- When the film was made in the 1990's many of the technologies, like reading a person’s genetic profile, had not yet been developed. What were some of the technologies you noticed in the film that are used today? What did you notice that we still can not do?
- What was the overarching theme(s) or message(s) of the movie? Explain your answer.
-Read pages 344 to 348 in the book. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 348. Upload your answers to Canvas.
-Read pages 344 to 348 in the book. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 348. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Complete the assignment above if not finished in class.
HOMEWORK: Complete the assignment above if not finished in class.
Day 65. Tuesday, March 10th:
Day 65. Tuesday, March 10th:
Build a 3-D DNA Model
Build a 3-D DNA Model
GATTACA
GATTACA
HOMEWORK:
HOMEWORK:
Day 64. Thursday, March 5th:
Day 64. Thursday, March 5th:
HOMEWORK: Chromosome Research Web Quest and the 2nd DNA Lecture Questions on slide 50 of the DNA Slideshow above.
HOMEWORK: Chromosome Research Web Quest and the 2nd DNA Lecture Questions on slide 50 of the DNA Slideshow above.
Day 63. Tuesday, March 3rd:
Day 63. Tuesday, March 3rd:
GATTACA (maybe)
GATTACA (maybe)
HOMEWORK: DNA Lecture Questions #1 (Canvas)
HOMEWORK: DNA Lecture Questions #1 (Canvas)
Day 63. Monday, March 3rd:
Day 63. Monday, March 3rd:
NOVA Wonders; Can we make life? Next year try NOVA Secrets in Our DNA so we can watch NOVA Wonders for the genetics unit. Have it on Amazon Prime.
NOVA Wonders; Can we make life? Next year try NOVA Secrets in Our DNA so we can watch NOVA Wonders for the genetics unit. Have it on Amazon Prime.
Day 61. Tuesday, February 24th:
Day 61. Tuesday, February 24th:
Naptime
Naptime
Clean-up
Clean-up
HOMEWORK: Study for the Cell Exam scheduled for next time we meet.
HOMEWORK: Study for the Cell Exam scheduled for next time we meet.
Day 60. Monday, February 23rd:
Day 60. Monday, February 23rd:
-Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
-Amoeba Sisters Proks and Euks
-Which organelles are most like some bacteria...why?
-Cells Kahoot
-Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
-Amoeba Sisters Proks and Euks
-Which organelles are most like some bacteria...why?
-Cells Kahoot
In order to create useable energy from glucose the following processes occur.
Glycolysis
Citric Acid Cycle aka Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
Anaerobic respiration (no oxygen) takes place in the cytoplasm.
Day 59. Thursday, February 19th:
Day 59. Thursday, February 19th:
Announcement: Cells Unit Exam is scheduled for next Thursday, February 26th.
Announcement: Cells Unit Exam is scheduled for next Thursday, February 26th.
Check Experiments
Check Experiments
Discuss Results
Discuss Results
Photosynthesis is a summary reaction. This means that it is not just one reaction, but a series of reactions.
Day 57. Thursday, February 9th:
Day 57. Thursday, February 9th:
Cell Specialization
Cell Specialization
White Board Review & New; Organelle Function and Cell Specialization
White Board Review & New; Organelle Function and Cell Specialization
-nucleus -melanocyte (pigment producing cell)
-nucleolus -spermatozoon (sperm cell)
-ribosome and rough ER -enterocyte (intestine cell)
-smooth ER -neuron (nerve cell)
-Golgi Apparatus -erythrocyte (red blood cell)
-lysosome -adipocyte (fat) cell
-cytoskeleton -keratinocyte (skin cell)
-cell membrane -leukocyte (white blood cell)
-cell wall -myocytes (smooth and skeletal muscle cells)
-nucleus -melanocyte (pigment producing cell)
-nucleolus -spermatozoon (sperm cell)
-ribosome and rough ER -enterocyte (intestine cell)
-smooth ER -neuron (nerve cell)
-Golgi Apparatus -erythrocyte (red blood cell)
-lysosome -adipocyte (fat) cell
-cytoskeleton -keratinocyte (skin cell)
-cell membrane -leukocyte (white blood cell)
-cell wall -myocytes (smooth and skeletal muscle cells)
Draw a line that divides your white board in two. On the first side you will feature the organelle that you are assigned. Please draw the organelle and explain whether it is in a plant cell, animal cell, or both. Then list the organelle's function, as well as, what analogy you used in the Cell Analogy Slideshow. Explain why you used the analogy that you did. This is the "review" part of the assignment.
Draw a line that divides your white board in two. On the first side you will feature the organelle that you are assigned. Please draw the organelle and explain whether it is in a plant cell, animal cell, or both. Then list the organelle's function, as well as, what analogy you used in the Cell Analogy Slideshow. Explain why you used the analogy that you did. This is the "review" part of the assignment.
On the second side of the whiteboard you will draw a diagram of the specific type of cell you were assigned. Here are visuals. List and explain special features that the cell has that help with the function. These might include size, shape, special structures for movement, etc... This is the "new" part of the assignment.
On the second side of the whiteboard you will draw a diagram of the specific type of cell you were assigned. Here are visuals. List and explain special features that the cell has that help with the function. These might include size, shape, special structures for movement, etc... This is the "new" part of the assignment.
Share-out White Boards. Make sure that you determine who is going to say what and practice within your group.
Share-out White Boards. Make sure that you determine who is going to say what and practice within your group.
HOMEWORK:
HOMEWORK:
Design a cell that allows maximum absorption of nutrients and can move quickly in its fluid environment. Draw this cell in your notebook to show M. Hee next time we meet. Write annotations that explain the features you designed.
Design a cell that allows maximum absorption of nutrients and can move quickly in its fluid environment. Draw this cell in your notebook to show M. Hee next time we meet. Write annotations that explain the features you designed.
Next design a cell that stores vast amounts of a substance (maybe lipids or starch) and does not require much exchange of materials with it's environment. Draw and explain this cell in your notebook just like the one above.
Next design a cell that stores vast amounts of a substance (maybe lipids or starch) and does not require much exchange of materials with it's environment. Draw and explain this cell in your notebook just like the one above.
You should use at least a whole page in your notebook and take good care in drawing, labeling, and explaining. Color coding or nice shading is appreciated. Make sure that you name is on each page since I will likely take a picture of your work to grade.
Vinegar is too large to get through the cell membrane. What did go through the egg's cell membrane?
Day 56. Tuesday, February 9th:
Day 56. Tuesday, February 9th:
So what exactly happened to make the eggs gain and lose weight?
So what exactly happened to make the eggs gain and lose weight?
Solution = solute + solvent
Solution = solute + solvent
Tonicity. Taking a bath.
Tonicity. Taking a bath.
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Tonicity is the ability of a cell to change size by changing water concentration.
Tonicity is the ability of a cell to change size by changing water concentration.
Day 55. Monday, February 9th:
Day 55. Monday, February 9th:
-diffusion -facilitated diffusion/transport -bulk transport -exocytosis -pinocytosis
-diffusion -facilitated diffusion/transport -bulk transport -exocytosis -pinocytosis
-osmosis -active transport -endocytosis -phagocytosis
-osmosis -active transport -endocytosis -phagocytosis
HOMEWORK: Read pages 208 to 213 in your book and answer questions 1 through 4 either in a document to upload or in your notebook (upload a picture of your answers). Due by the end of the day tomorrow, February 10th.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 208 to 213 in your book and answer questions 1 through 4 either in a document to upload or in your notebook (upload a picture of your answers). Due by the end of the day tomorrow, February 10th.
Cell Membrane
Day 54. Thursday, February 5th:
Day 54. Thursday, February 5th:
Cell Membrane Model
Cell Membrane Model
What do you think caused the results that we saw? Why?
What do you think caused the results that we saw? Why?
Cell Membrane Kahoot
Cell Membrane Kahoot
Animal Cells
Plant Cells
Bacteria Cells
Day 53. Tuesday, February 3rd:
Day 53. Tuesday, February 3rd:
1st. View plant cells and complete your Cell Visualization Lab.
2nd. Complete this Organelle Functions Form with your table group and submit. THEN TYPE IN THE ASSIGNMENT TEXTBOX IN CANVAS THAT YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE FORM.
3rd. Make a plant and animal cell at your table with playdough. Pages 206 and 207 have visual information and functions that might be helpful. Include all of the structures required in the cell analogy assignment listed below. Make sure that you don't put plant cell structures in the plant cell or animal cell structures in the animal cell.
nucleus nucleolus ribosome rough ER smooth ER Golgi apparatusvacuole lysosome cell membrane cell wall chloroplast mitochondrion cytoskeleton cytoplasm centriolesWhen complete, M. Hee will check out your cells and ask questions. Each group member will be responsible for explaining about the structure that they have chosen to do on the Cell Analogy.
4th. Time to work on Cell Analogy Table Group Slideshow.
Day 53. Monday, February 2nd:
Day 53. Monday, February 2nd:
Cover w/ Karo Syrup
Cover w/ Karo Syrup
View Plant Cell
View Plant Cell
Discuss and plan your table group's analogy.
Discuss and plan your table group's analogy.
Why eggs?
Why eggs?
Day 52. Thursday, January 29th:
Day 52. Thursday, January 29th:
Cellf Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelles Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload a picture or the Doc to Canvas. Due Monday, February 2nd.
Cellf Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelles Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload a picture or the Doc to Canvas. Due Monday, February 2nd.
Day 50. Thursday, January 21st:
Day 50. Thursday, January 21st:
Nucleotides, example above, are the monomers of nucleic acids.
DNA, RNA, and ATP are all nucleic acids. DNA and RNA are used to store and transmit genetic information. ATP is used for cellular energy.
Day 49. Thursday, January 19th:
Day 49. Thursday, January 19th:
Last Cut Outs!
Last Cut Outs!
-one fatty acid chain (lipid)
-one steroid (lipid)
-one triglyceride
-one fatty acid chain (lipid)
-one steroid (lipid)
-one triglyceride
-one nucleotide with one phosphate (nucleic acid)
-one ATP a nucleotide with three phosphorus molecules (nucleic acid)
-a chain of nucleotides (nucleic acid)
-one nucleotide with one phosphate (nucleic acid)
-one ATP a nucleotide with three phosphorus molecules (nucleic acid)
-a chain of nucleotides (nucleic acid)
-Water's Unique Properties
-Types of Bonds
-hydrogen -ionic -covalent
-Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis
-Carbohydrates (structure, function, examples)
-Proteins (structure, function, examples)
-Enzymes (structure, function, examples)
-Enzyme Inhibition (competitive and non-competitive)
-Lipids (structure, function, examples)
-Nucleic Acids (structure, function, examples)
-Water's Unique Properties
-Types of Bonds
-hydrogen -ionic -covalent
-Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis
-Carbohydrates (structure, function, examples)
-Proteins (structure, function, examples)
-Enzymes (structure, function, examples)
-Enzyme Inhibition (competitive and non-competitive)
-Lipids (structure, function, examples)
-Nucleic Acids (structure, function, examples)
Work on the Macromolecules Practice Exam as if you were taking the exam. This means not talking and getting help from you neighbors. Here is a Key to check your work when complete. Since we have a shorter period on Thursday, the exam will not be this long.
Work on the Macromolecules Practice Exam as if you were taking the exam. This means not talking and getting help from you neighbors. Here is a Key to check your work when complete. Since we have a shorter period on Thursday, the exam will not be this long.
Lipids
Lipids
Day 48. Thursday, January 15th:
Day 48. Thursday, January 15th:
Lipid Models
Lipid Models
If time Lipid Cut-outs
If time Lipid Cut-outs
Enzymes can help speed up chemical reactions.
Day 47. Tuesday, January 13th:
Day 47. Tuesday, January 13th:
Amino Acid Cut-outs
Amino Acid Cut-outs
Beef Lab
Beef Lab
Day 46. Monday, January 12th:
Day 46. Monday, January 12th:
Announcement. Exam over Chemistry for Biology scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd. The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review is due today. The Main Points Macromolecules Review is due next Tuesday, January 20th.
Announcement. Exam over Chemistry for Biology scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd. The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review is due today. The Main Points Macromolecules Review is due next Tuesday, January 20th.
HOMEWORK: Complete the study guide that is due today and work on The Main Points Macromolecules Review which is due next Tuesday.
HOMEWORK: Complete the study guide that is due today and work on The Main Points Macromolecules Review which is due next Tuesday.
Carbohydrate structures left.
Day 45. Thursday, January 8th:
Day 45. Thursday, January 8th:
Carbohydrate Macromolecule Cut-Outs
Carbohydrate Macromolecule Cut-Outs
Laboratory/Classroom Clean-up
Laboratory/Classroom Clean-up
Protein Monomer Pipe Cleaners
Protein Monomer Pipe Cleaners
Protein Cut-Outs
Protein Cut-Outs
HOMWORK:
HOMWORK:
The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review (#1 through #16 is review 17 through 20 is new) Due next Monday, January 12th in Canvas.
The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review (#1 through #16 is review 17 through 20 is new) Due next Monday, January 12th in Canvas.
Carbohydrates are sugars with many functions.
Day 44. Tuesday, January 6th:
Day 44. Tuesday, January 6th:
The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review (#1 through #16 is review 17 through 20 is new) Due next Monday, January 12th in Canvas.
The Main Points Chemistry of Life Review (#1 through #16 is review 17 through 20 is new) Due next Monday, January 12th in Canvas.
Day 43. Monday, January 5th:
Day 43. Monday, January 5th:
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
Biogeochemical Cycle Evaluations Back Tomorrow
Biogeochemical Cycle Evaluations Back Tomorrow
Day 42. Thursday, December 18th:
Day 42. Thursday, December 18th:
Set Up Poster
Set Up Poster
Evaluation Your Own
Evaluation Your Own
-Use constructive criticism that is helpful.
-Use constructive criticism that is helpful.
-Take it seriously.
-Take it seriously.
-No talking loudly within your group so others hear your critiques.
-No talking loudly within your group so others hear your critiques.
HOMEWORK: Complete this Group Evaluation Form. Then type a note in Canvas stating that you have completed the assignment.
HOMEWORK: Complete this Group Evaluation Form. Then type a note in Canvas stating that you have completed the assignment.
After break, we will be learning about macromolecules that organisms use. What cycles are needed for each of the following macromolecules?
After break, we will be learning about macromolecules that organisms use. What cycles are needed for each of the following macromolecules?
Carbon Cycle to the left.
Carbon Cycle to the left.
Nitrogen Cycle to the right.
Nitrogen Cycle to the right.
Water Cycle to the left.
Water Cycle to the left.
Phosphorus Cycle to the right.
Phosphorus Cycle to the right.
Day 41. Tuesday, December:
Day 41. Tuesday, December:
Important Reactions in the Cycles
Important Reactions in the Cycles
Cleaning in Lab Area
Cleaning in Lab Area
Day 38. Tuesday, December 9th:
Day 38. Tuesday, December 9th:
-Ionic
-Ionic
-Covalent
-Covalent
-Hydrogen
-Hydrogen
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Water Olympics
Water Olympics
-penny pile
-paper clip float
-tight rope walk
HOMEWORK: Read pages 40 to 44 and answer questions 1 through 4 on page 44. Upload to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 40 to 44 and answer questions 1 through 4 on page 44. Upload to Canvas.
Day 37. Monday, December 7th:
Day 37. Monday, December 7th:
Complete Physical and Chemical Changes Lab
Complete Physical and Chemical Changes Lab
Day 36. Thursday, December 4th:
Day 36. Thursday, December 4th:
Physical vs Chemical Changes Indicators
Physical vs Chemical Changes Indicators
During a chemical reaction, energy is either absorbed (endothermic) or released (exothermic) as bonds in the reactant molecules are broken and new bonds are formed in the product molecules; essentially, energy is required to break bonds, and energy is released when new bonds form, with the overall energy change depending on the difference between these two processes.
Turn in Biogeochemical Issue Facts & References sometime before the end of the period. Sorry that it wasn't open in Canvas last time you met.
Turn in Biogeochemical Issue Facts & References sometime before the end of the period. Sorry that it wasn't open in Canvas last time you met.
Day 35. Tuesday, December 2nd:
Day 35. Tuesday, December 2nd:
Welcome back to school. I hope that you had a fantastic break! Please support Ms. Taylor as she helps out in my absence. I hope to be back later this week and am looking forward to see you soon! -M. Hee
Biogeochemical Cycle Topics Assigned:
Biogeochemical Cycle Topics Assigned:
-Coral Bleaching
-Acid Rain
-Commercial Livestock Farming
-Coral Bleaching
-Acid Rain
-Commercial Livestock Farming
-Oil Fracking
-Ocean Acidification
-Drought and Desertification
-Increasing Wildfires
-Microplastic Cycling
-Oil Fracking
-Ocean Acidification
-Drought and Desertification
-Increasing Wildfires
-Microplastic Cycling
-Eutrophication
-Eutrophication
-Thawing Permafrost
-Thawing Permafrost
-Atmospheric Aerosol
-Atmospheric Aerosol
Work on Biogeochemical Issue Facts & References hand in what you complete today. Everyone in our group should share one document, but each person needs to turn it in.
Work on Biogeochemical Issue Facts & References hand in what you complete today. Everyone in our group should share one document, but each person needs to turn it in.
Today you will be assigned Biogeochemical Issue Topics that are related to how chemicals cycle through the earth, atmosphere, water, and organisms (us)! Throughout the chemistry of life unit, you will research these topics in your table groups and create posters to be peer reviewed.
Today you will be assigned Biogeochemical Issue Topics that are related to how chemicals cycle through the earth, atmosphere, water, and organisms (us)! Throughout the chemistry of life unit, you will research these topics in your table groups and create posters to be peer reviewed.
Monday, November 24th:
Monday, November 24th:
mass number
mass number
isotopes and ions
isotopes and ions
Table groups topic options =
Table groups topic options =
-Coral Bleaching
-Acid Rain
-Commercial Livestock Farming
-Coral Bleaching
-Acid Rain
-Commercial Livestock Farming
-Oil Fracking
-Ocean Acidification
-Drought and Desertification
-Increasing Wildfires
-Microplastic Cycling
-Oil Fracking
-Ocean Acidification
-Drought and Desertification
-Increasing Wildfires
-Microplastic Cycling
-Eutrophication
-Eutrophication
-Thawing Permafrost
-Thawing Permafrost
-Atmospheric Aerosol
-Atmospheric Aerosol
Clean-up?
Clean-up?
Hand in Significant Topics in Biology Assignment. If you have made something like a poster that is a hardcopy, type a note in the textbox that you handed in the physical hardcopy in class. This helps you avoid late points.
Hand in Significant Topics in Biology Assignment. If you have made something like a poster that is a hardcopy, type a note in the textbox that you handed in the physical hardcopy in class. This helps you avoid late points.
Thanksgiving Kahoot
Thanksgiving Kahoot
Napolean's death, a chemical mystery.
Napolean's death, a chemical mystery.
Thursday, November 20th:
Thursday, November 20th:
Mystery of Napoleon's death.
Mystery of Napoleon's death.
Work on Lab Answers and Homework
Work on Lab Answers and Homework
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.
, a chemical my
, a chemical my
Day 31. Monday, November 17th:
Day 31. Monday, November 17th:
Thanks for welcoming Ms. Daly to class today. I appreciate any help you can give her!
Thanks for welcoming Ms. Daly to class today. I appreciate any help you can give her!
HOMEWORK: Study for the exam scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, November 18th.
HOMEWORK: Study for the exam scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, November 18th.
Day 30. Thursday, November 13th:
Day 30. Thursday, November 13th:
Bio Jeopardy (Partial Game)
Bio Jeopardy (Partial Game)
Elements of Life Demonstration
Elements of Life Demonstration
Many were surprised by how quickly life had come back to the mountain's ecosystems. I worked at Mt. St. Helens helping 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
-Sci American Image
Day 29. Monday, November 10th:
Day 29. Monday, November 10th:
Finish Invasives White Board Presentations
Finish Invasives White Board Presentations
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. UPLOAD YOUR ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION TO CANVAS:
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. UPLOAD YOUR ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION TO CANVAS:
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.
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.
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Practice Exam...if time.
Practice Exam...if time.
Day 28. Thursday, November 6th:
Day 28. Thursday, November 6th:
Natives & Invasives Walk (under the covered walkway if raining)
Natives & Invasives Walk (under the covered walkway if raining)
Bullfrog
Yellow Star Thistle
Domestic and Feral Cats
Day 26. Monday, November 3rd:
Day 26. Monday, November 3rd:
Treats and Holiday Kahoot
Treats and Holiday Kahoot
HOMEWORK: Create graphs using in the Google Sheets Links below to determine which type of survivorship curves the following organisms exhibit. Upload your results to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Create graphs using in the Google Sheets Links below to determine which type of survivorship curves the following organisms exhibit. Upload your results to Canvas.
Day 25. Tuesday, October 28th:
Day 25. Tuesday, October 28th:
Hello Honors Biology Students,
Please be kind to Ms. Daly in my absence. I will really appreciate your cooperation!
To keep things simple today there are two tasks:
1st. Complete these Population Book Questions and upload to Canvas. The information is presented in the book in the order of the questions, so once you get started it should be pretty "straight forward".
2nd. Work on Significant Topics Assignment by continuing your research and organizing the order in which information will be presented (the start of an outline). I suggest adding to the facts sheet that you turned in for check-in #1, but if you have a different method of organizing information that is fine too.
Extra time may be used to complete make-up work in this class, then work for other classes (study hall).
I appreciate your help today and look forward to seeing you next week...after your FOUR DAY WEEKEND!
-M. Hee
Day 24. Monday, October 27th:
Day 24. Monday, October 27th:
HOMEWORK: Complete the Protist Population Analysis assignment (above) and upload your answers to Canvas. Due Tuesday, October 28th.
HOMEWORK: Complete the Protist Population Analysis assignment (above) and upload your answers to Canvas. Due Tuesday, October 28th.
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 23. Thursday, October 23rd:
Day 23. Thursday, October 23rd:
Question: How do we know that the difference between two means (averages) is significant and really indicates a true difference?
Question: How do we know that the difference between two means (averages) is significant and really indicates a true difference?
Data Collection
Data Collection
-Hardcopy of data in notebook.
-Hardcopy of data in notebook.
-Tablet with Lichen AQ App
-Tablet with Lichen AQ App
-Lichen ID Guide
-Lichen ID Guide
Day 22. Tuesday, October 21st:
Day 22. Tuesday, October 21st:
If time, more Living Together Film
If time, more Living Together Film
HOMEWORK: Finish Lichen ID questions. Continue to work on your Significant Topics Research Assignment
HOMEWORK: Finish Lichen ID questions. Continue to work on your Significant Topics Research Assignment
Day 21. Monday, October 21st:
Day 21. Monday, October 21st:
Native Plant Walk
Native Plant Walk
Here's a link to a Desmos Calculator to use for your self completed calculations.
Here's a link to an Online Simpsons Diversity Calculator
Step 1. Divide the number of a particular species by the number of all organisms in the sample or ecosystem.
Step 2. Square the number you get from step 1 and "set it aside". This is the relative abundance squared.
Step 3. Do the same (steps 1 and 2) for each different species.
Step 4. Add all of the relative abundance squared together then subtract the number from 1. This number is the Simpsons Diversity Index. The larger the number, the greater the species diversity.
Day 20. Thursday, October 16th:
Day 20. Thursday, October 16th:
Check Soil Samples
Check Soil Samples
Data Analysis
Data Analysis
3rd: Calculate the Simpsons Diversity Index for each ecosystem.
3rd: Calculate the Simpsons Diversity Index for each ecosystem.
4th: Answer the Soil Species Diversity Analysis Questions in Canvas.
4th: Answer the Soil Species Diversity Analysis Questions in Canvas.
Day 19. Tuesday, October 14th:
Day 19. Tuesday, October 14th:
Set up soil invertebrate experiment.
Set up soil invertebrate experiment.
Fill out Canvas questions.
Type your mode of communication in this 5th Period Spreadsheet link 7th Period Spreadsheet Link
Day 18. Monday, October 13th:
Day 18. Monday, October 13th:
Experimental Design
Experimental Design
-Question
-Question
-Hypothesis: Answer to your scientific question with rationale (reasoning).
-Hypothesis: Answer to your scientific question with rationale (reasoning).
Experimental Set Up
Experimental Set Up
-Controls
-Controls
Collect Soil Samples Next Time
Collect Soil Samples Next Time
Organism Relationships in Soil
Day 17. Thursday, October 9th:
Day 17. Thursday, October 9th:
Types of Organism Relationships
Types of Organism Relationships
Living Together Film and Questions
Living Together Film and Questions
Day 16. Tuesday, October 7th:
Day 16. Tuesday, October 7th:
Check for moving protists in ecosystem infusions.
Check for moving protists in ecosystem infusions.
Soil Sample Collection and Experimental Setup.
Soil Sample Collection and Experimental Setup.
HOMEWORK: Niche Partitioning Worksheet (PDF in case the doc is not showing the pictures) due next Monday, October 13th in Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Niche Partitioning Worksheet (PDF in case the doc is not showing the pictures) due next Monday, October 13th in Canvas.
Day 15. Monday, October 6th:
Day 15. Monday, October 6th:
Type in your name and period at this 5th Period Spreadsheet link. 7th Period Spreadsheet Link
Day 14. Thursday, October 2nd:
Day 14. Thursday, October 2nd:
Before the exam M. Hee might move you to open desks to spread people throughout the room.
Before the exam M. Hee might move you to open desks to spread people throughout the room.
Make sure that you do the following before the exam:
Make sure that you do the following before the exam:
-Use the restroom if needed.
-Use the restroom if needed.
-Get water if needed.
-Get water if needed.
-Have a writing utensil (sharpened if needed).
-Have a writing utensil (sharpened if needed).
-Have something to work on after the exam is complete.
-Have something to work on after the exam is complete.
Ecology Exam #1
Ecology Exam #1
Hand in your exam into the basket at M. Hee's Lecture Table.
Hand in your exam into the basket at M. Hee's Lecture Table.
Study Hall Time
Study Hall Time
Day 13. Tuesday, September 30th
Day 13. Tuesday, September 30th
White Board Review:
White Board Review:
-Characteristics of Life
-Life on Earth (species to biosphere)
-Food Chain vs Food Web
-Energy Pyramid (include trophic levels and 10 percent rule)
-Bioaccumulation and Biological Magnification (compare and contrast)
-Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades (compare and contrast)
-Species Diversity (2 components explained)
-Simpson's Diversity Index (equation and example)
-Biodiversity (3 strands explained)
-Characteristics of Life
-Life on Earth (species to biosphere)
-Food Chain vs Food Web
-Energy Pyramid (include trophic levels and 10 percent rule)
-Bioaccumulation and Biological Magnification (compare and contrast)
-Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades (compare and contrast)
-Species Diversity (2 components explained)
-Simpson's Diversity Index (equation and example)
-Biodiversity (3 strands explained)
Day 12. Monday, September 29th:
Day 12. Monday, September 29th:
View Protist Populations
View Protist Populations
Trophic Cascade Illustrated Above
Trophic Cascade Illustrated Above
Day 11. Thursday, September 25th:
Day 11. Thursday, September 25th:
-Trophic Cascades Definition:
-Trophic Cascades Definition:
- Collect vegetation for Ecosystem Infusions.
HOMEWORK: Ecology Study Guide #1 due in Canvas on Wednesday October 1st. The exam is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd.
HOMEWORK: Ecology Study Guide #1 due in Canvas on Wednesday October 1st. The exam is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd.
Day 10. Tuesday, September 23rd:
Day 10. Tuesday, September 23rd:
After watching the video above, answer the following in your notes:
After watching the video above, answer the following in your notes:
-What are the three intertwined features of biodiversity?
-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 does it impact you?
-Coral is considered a keystone organism what does this mean?
-Why is biodiversity an important concept to understand? How does it impact you?
HOMEWORK: Read pages 166 to 172 and complete question 1 through 4 on page 172. Upload your answers to Canvas via picture, document, or direct typing. Due September 25th, next time we meet.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 166 to 172 and complete question 1 through 4 on page 172. Upload your answers to Canvas via picture, document, or direct typing. Due September 25th, next time we meet.
Day 9. Thursday, September 18th:
Day 9. Thursday, September 18th:
What does the Leaf Pack Data from this year and last year tell us about the health of the riparian ecosystem at Crescent Valley High School. What else does it tell us?
What does the Leaf Pack Data from this year and last year tell us about the health of the riparian ecosystem at Crescent Valley High School. What else does it tell us?
Tolerant vs Sensitive Species
Tolerant vs Sensitive Species
In your new table groups analyze the data from the brick packs and answer the questions above. Make some sort of visual representation (graph, chart, informational picture, etc...) that helps support your conclusions.
In your new table groups analyze the data from the brick packs and answer the questions above. Make some sort of visual representation (graph, chart, informational picture, etc...) that helps support your conclusions.
Write your conclusions and visual representation on a white board/poster paper to be shared out with the rest of the class.
Write your conclusions and visual representation on a white board/poster paper to be shared out with the rest of the class.
Day 8. Thursday, September 18th:
Day 8. Thursday, September 18th:
Hee Absence. Thank you for welcoming and cooperating with Ms. Daly!
Hee Absence. Thank you for welcoming and cooperating with Ms. Daly!
Day 7. Tuesday, September 16th:
Day 7. Tuesday, September 16th:
Sit where you sat last time.
Enter leaf pack data into the spreadsheet below:
-25/26 Leaf Pack Data Spreadsheet
Then compare and contrast the results of this year to last years data below:
-24/25 Leaf Pack Data Spreadsheet
Sit where you sat last time.
Enter leaf pack data into the spreadsheet below:
-25/26 Leaf Pack Data Spreadsheet
Then compare and contrast the results of this year to last years data below:
-24/25 Leaf Pack Data Spreadsheet
Consumers in Ecosystems Card Activity (1 page write, then pass)
Consumers in Ecosystems Card Activity (1 page write, then pass)
HOMEWORK: Click through this HHMI Energy Pyramid Interactions Link and complete the following questions:
HOMEWORK: Click through this HHMI Energy Pyramid Interactions Link and complete the following questions:
YOUR DO NOT NEED TO WATCH THE EMBEDDED VIDEO TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. If you wish to watch it, please do so outside of class time.
1. Describe the relationships between sea otters, urchins, and kelp.
1. Describe the relationships between sea otters, urchins, and kelp.
2. Explain what happened to the kelp forest ecosystem when otters (from the top of the energy pyramid) were removed?
2. Explain what happened to the kelp forest ecosystem when otters (from the top of the energy pyramid) were removed?
3. What happened to the diet of the Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) when sea otters disappeared?
4. What happened to the diet of Bald Eagles when sea otters disappeared?
5. What is a trophic cascade, and is the story of sea otters a good example?
6. View two 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
You could answer the questions in your notebook and upload a picture, upload a Google Document (or link to it), or simply type directly into the Canvas page. Your choice. Due Thursday, September 18th .
Day 6. Monday, September 15th:
Day 6. Monday, September 15th:
Sit where you sat last time!
Sit where you sat last time!
What was your hypothesis?
What was your hypothesis?
Collect Leaf Pack Data
Collect Leaf Pack Data
Enter Data
Enter Data
Day 5. Thursday, September 10th:
Day 5. Thursday, September 10th:
Set up Leaf Pack Experiment
Set up Leaf Pack Experiment
-A hypothesis is a prediction that is made with reasoning (rationale). Not just a random guess. Hypothesize what organisms you will find in your leaf packs on Monday? What is your rationale (reasoning)? Write your hypothesis in your notebook.
-A hypothesis is a prediction that is made with reasoning (rationale). Not just a random guess. Hypothesize what organisms you will find in your leaf packs on Monday? What is your rationale (reasoning)? Write your hypothesis in your notebook.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 69 through 78 in your biology book. Answer the following questions and upload them to Canvas:
HOMEWORK: Read pages 69 through 78 in your biology book. Answer the following questions and upload them to Canvas:
Pg. 72. = 1a, 1b, 2a.
Pg. 72. = 1a, 1b, 2a.
Pg. 78. = 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b.
Pg. 78. = 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b.
Remember, I should be able to understand the question by reading your answer!
Remember, I should be able to understand the question by reading your answer!
Due Monday, September 15th.
Due Monday, September 15th.
Day 4. Tuesday, September 9th:
Day 4. Tuesday, September 9th:
Campus Ecosystems Tour
Campus Ecosystems Tour
Are viruses alive? Why or why not?
Day 3. Monday, September 3rd:
Day 3. Monday, September 3rd:
Sit where you want but do not move chairs.
Sit where you want but do not move chairs.
Terms in Slideshow:
Terms in Slideshow:
-Ecology
-Ecology
-Ecologist
-Ecologist
-Biosphere
-Biosphere
-Biome
-Biome
-Ecosystem
-Ecosystem
-Community
-Community
-Population
-Population
-Species
-Species
-Abiotic Factor
-Abiotic Factor
-Biotic Factor
-Biotic Factor
Ecosystems Tour
Ecosystems Tour
Book Checkout
Book Checkout
HOMEWORK: Don't forget that your Letter of Introduction is due before the end of today. Here's my letter of introduction to you.
HOMEWORK: Don't forget that your Letter of Introduction is due before the end of today. Here's my letter of introduction to you.
Also, read pages 64 to 68. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 68 and upload your answers to Canvas. You could answer the questions in your notebook and upload a picture, upload a Google Document (or link to it), or simply type directly into the Canvas assignment. Your choice. Due Thursday, September 11th.
Also, read pages 64 to 68. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 68 and upload your answers to Canvas. You could answer the questions in your notebook and upload a picture, upload a Google Document (or link to it), or simply type directly into the Canvas assignment. Your choice. Due Thursday, September 11th.
Note: You do not need to type/write the questions, but I should be able to infer the question by your answer. For example, if I were to ask you to name a biotic factor in the riparian ecosystem you could answer that "a fish is a biotic factor found in a riparian ecosystem." Simply putting the one word answer "fish" would not be considered a complete answer.
Note: You do not need to type/write the questions, but I should be able to infer the question by your answer. For example, if I were to ask you to name a biotic factor in the riparian ecosystem you could answer that "a fish is a biotic factor found in a riparian ecosystem." Simply putting the one word answer "fish" would not be considered a complete answer.
Day 2. Thursday, September 4th:
Day 2. Thursday, September 4th:
Name Line-up
Name Line-up
Characteristics of Life/Biology Box of Fun!
Characteristics of Life/Biology Box of Fun!
1. What is it?
1. What is it?
2. How do you know that it is or was alive? In other words, what is one of the characteristics that this organism does that all life does? Be specific.
2. How do you know that it is or was alive? In other words, what is one of the characteristics that this organism does that all life does? Be specific.
Ecosystems Campus Tour
Ecosystems Campus Tour
HOMEWORK #1: Share the course syllabus (see above) information with your parents/guardians. Sign the statement in Canvas that you understand and agree to the course guidelines. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the syllabus. Due Monday, September 8th.
HOMEWORK #1: Share the course syllabus (see above) information with your parents/guardians. Sign the statement in Canvas that you understand and agree to the course guidelines. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the syllabus. Due Monday, September 8th.
HOMEWORK #2: View the link to this Open Stax Biology Book. The characteristics of life that we covered in class are covered under the section titled Properties of Life. Choose between creating a One Pager on the characteristics of life (visual representation that fills up a whole page) or writing a short essay that describes the characteristics of life. Include examples of each characteristic that you have come up with yourself. If you choose a One Pager, I should be able to understand what you are depicting (short annotations are helpful). Submit your work to Canvas. Taking a picture and uploading works well so you can keep all of your work in your spiral notebook. Since phones are not allowed at school, I can take a picture of your work with my iPAD. If you have me take a picture you should include your name and class period on the work. Due Tuesday, September 9th.
HOMEWORK #2: View the link to this Open Stax Biology Book. The characteristics of life that we covered in class are covered under the section titled Properties of Life. Choose between creating a One Pager on the characteristics of life (visual representation that fills up a whole page) or writing a short essay that describes the characteristics of life. Include examples of each characteristic that you have come up with yourself. If you choose a One Pager, I should be able to understand what you are depicting (short annotations are helpful). Submit your work to Canvas. Taking a picture and uploading works well so you can keep all of your work in your spiral notebook. Since phones are not allowed at school, I can take a picture of your work with my iPAD. If you have me take a picture you should include your name and class period on the work. Due Tuesday, September 9th.
Day 1. Wednesday, September 3rd (All Day):
Day 1. Wednesday, September 3rd (All Day):
-Names Video
-Names Video
-Course at a Glance Stations
-Course at a Glance Stations
HOMEWORK: Letter of Introduction (you should follow the formal greeting and closing format when sending emails to M. Hee throughout the year). Upload your completed letter to Canvas. Due Monday, September 8th.
HOMEWORK: Letter of Introduction (you should follow the formal greeting and closing format when sending emails to M. Hee throughout the year). Upload your completed letter to Canvas. Due Monday, September 8th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh4kXukWiEM National Geos Endangered Species
Organism Relationships
Organism Relationships
Organism Relationships SOMETHING OTHER THAN White Board Research and Share-Out
Organism Relationships SOMETHING OTHER THAN White Board Research and Share-Out
-Lycaenid Caterpillars and Ants
-Lycaenid Caterpillars and Ants
-Goby Fish and Pistol Shrimp
-Goby Fish and Pistol Shrimp
-Bob Tail Squid and Vibrio Fishcheri (type of bacteria)
-Bob Tail Squid and Vibrio Fishcheri (type of bacteria)
-Leucochloridium paradoxum (type of worm) and Snails
-Leucochloridium paradoxum (type of worm) and Snails
-Colombian Lesserblack Tarantula and Dotted Humming Frog
-Colombian Lesserblack Tarantula and Dotted Humming Frog
-Anenomes and Hermit Crabs
-Anenomes and Hermit Crabs
-Pseudoscorpions and Beetles
-Pseudoscorpions and Beetles
-Coyote and Badger
-Coyote and Badger
-Toxoplasma gondii (a single celled organism, Protist), Cats, and Rodents
-Toxoplasma gondii (a single celled organism, Protist), Cats, and Rodents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC8gJ0_9o4M
Cellf Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelles Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload a picture or the Doc to Canvas. Due Tuesday, January 21st.
Cellf Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelles Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload a picture or the Doc to Canvas. Due Tuesday, January 21st.
Your group will create a mini-slideshow about the person you researched for homework. These slideshows will be presented during the second half of the period today. Each of you will turn in the slideshow into Canvas. When the slideshow is complete, please also share it with me so I can access and project it during your presentation.
Your group will create a mini-slideshow about the person you researched for homework. These slideshows will be presented during the second half of the period today. Each of you will turn in the slideshow into Canvas. When the slideshow is complete, please also share it with me so I can access and project it during your presentation.
Here is a template for the slideshow, make a copy to guide creation of your own: Historical DNA Researcher Slideshow Template.
Here is a template for the slideshow, make a copy to guide creation of your own: Historical DNA Researcher Slideshow Template.
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What you should know for DNA replication:
What you should know for DNA replication:
- Helicase unzips the DNA.
- Single stranded binding proteins stabilize the unwound DNA.
- DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA in the 5' to 3' direction (reads 3 to 5).
- The leading strand is continuous. The lagging strand is made in segments.
- DNA ligase repairs the gaps in the lagging strand segments.
- Two semiconserved strands of DNA are created with one old and one new strand in each.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 350 to 353 in your book and answer questions 1 through 3 on page 353. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 350 to 353 in your book and answer questions 1 through 3 on page 353. Upload your answers to Canvas.
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.
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