Thursday January 11, 2018

Do Now:

• Hand in any missing work!

Learning Targets: I can…

• Follow a laboratory procedure
• Identify and explain the function of the organs and organ systems of the frog

Agenda:

1. If you are completing the virtual lab, please go to the virtual lab link and answer the questions on the Frog Dissection Lab
2. Frog Dissection Lab
3. Check your work using the Frog Dissection Images

HW:

• Study for the final!
  • A Block: Final is Wednesday 8:40 - 10:55 am
  • B Block: Final is Wednesday 12:00 - 2:15 pm

Tuesday January 9, 2018

Do Now:

• Hand in:
  • The Impact of Mutations
  • Any late work!
• Pick up and start:
  • Introduction to Evolution Do Now

Agenda:

1. Review Gel Electrophoresis Lab
2. Darwin’s 5 principles of natural selection
3. Start the Evidences of Evolution Stations
   1. Evidences of Evolution Stations Student Handout
   2. Lab Answer Sheet
   3. Station Directions
      1. Amino Acid Sequences
      2. Digestive Tracts
      3. DNA Sequences
      4. Embryo Pictures
      5. Evolution Articles

HW:

• Complete the Gel Electrophoresis Lab!!!

Thursday January 4, 2018

Do Now:

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • DNA Replication: The Cell’s Extreme Sport Handout
  • Drawing the Process of DNA Replication
• Pick up and begin:
  • Do Now! Central Dogma Labeling

Learning Targets: I can…

• Model the structure of DNA and explain its function using all associated DNA vocabulary.
• Describe how the genetic code holds information that cells need for making proteins.
• List and define the steps of the Central Dogma.
• Transcribe and translate a DNA sequence.
• Describe the importance of protein shape in determining its function.
• Define the term “mutation” and know how different kinds of mutations can impact the protein’s final form and function.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Mutations - Sentence structure on the board
2. Start The Impact of Mutations packet

HW:

• Complete PART 1 of The Impact of Mutations packet
  • PART 2 IS EXTRA CREDIT

Tuesday January 2, 2018

Do Now:

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout
• Pick up and complete:
  • DNA Replication Labeling

Learning Targets: I can…

• Model the structure of DNA and explain its function using all associated DNA vocabulary.
• Describe how the genetic code holds information that cells need for making proteins.
• List and define the steps of the Central Dogma.

Agenda:

1. Hand out the Molecular Biology Practice Proficiency
2. Transcription and Translation Notes

HW:

• IF YOU DIDN’T DO THE HOMEWORK YOU MUST COMPLETE IT FIRST!
  • Watch DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
  • Complete the DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout after watching the video
• Complete the Drawing the Process of DNA Replication activity using this template

Thursday December 21, 2017

Do Now:

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • Completed CRISPR handout

Discuss these questions in your table groups:

-Imagine you've been offered a deal from a genomics company. You can get a free genome sequence - an analysis of all of your DNA that includes a report of your ancestry, traits, and a medical profile. The medical profile tells you about diseases for which you have a low risk of getting, and also those you have a high risk of getting. Are you interested? Why or why not?

-For the first 100 volunteers, the company is offering to "correct" several of the disease-related genes found by the analysis. Imagine this were a very new procedure approved by the government for safety, but without a great deal of long term study. Would you volunteer for this added service? Why or why not? (Note: This service is not currently available and will not be in the near future, so use your imagination).

Learning Targets:

• I can explain the major points of excitement, concern, and debate about CRISPR, a genome editing technique.
• I know that genome editing holds promise as well as presents many unknowns from the perspectives of human health and ecology.

Agenda:

1. CRISPR: Gene editing and beyond video
2. Four Corners Class Discussion!
3. Padlet Exit Ticket:
   • How will the use of CRISPR on organisms affect evolution and future generations?
   • Do you think we should use CRISPR to edit genomes?
   • A Block Padlet link
   • B Block Padlet link

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!

Tuesday December 19, 2017

Do Now:

• Hand in:
  • Introduction to DNA handout
  • Do Now: DNA Structured to be Strong and Weak

Learning Targets: I can…

• Model the structure of DNA and explain its function using all associated DNA vocabulary.
• Describe how the genetic code holds information that cells need for making proteins.
• List and define the steps of the Central Dogma.

Agenda:

1. Review the answers to the Do Now
2. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Unit Overview Sheet
3. DNA Structure Whiteboard Activity
4. DNA Replication Overview Video
5. Watch DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
   1. As you watch, complete the DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout
6. Finished?
   1. Start the Drawing the Process of DNA Replication activity using this template

HW:

• Watch DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
• Complete the DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout after watching the video

Friday December 15, 2017

Do Now

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • Hand-written lab procedures
• Pick up:
  • Do Now! DNA Structure

Learning Targets: I can…

• Model the structure of DNA and explain its function using all associated DNA vocabulary.
• Describe how the genetic code holds information that cells need for making proteins.

Agenda:

1. Daily Bulletin
2. Review Exit Ticket - DNA Structure Relationship from last class
3. Review DNA Extraction Procedure
4. DNA Extraction Lab
5. Finished with lab?
   1. Clean up your lab table and equipment - make sure test tubes are CLEAN and upside down on the drying rack above the sink!
   2. Complete the post-lab questions
   3. Work on your practice proficiency! Due Monday!
6. Exit Ticket!

HW:

• Finish the DNA Extraction Lab Post-Lab Questions
• Work on your practice proficiency - due Monday!
• Study for the proficiency assessment on Monday!

Thursday December 7, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Pick up the Blood Typing Do Now!

LTs: I can…

• Explain how Mendel discovered the laws of heredity, outline the Garden Pea experiments of Gregor Mendel, and compare and contrast each of Mendel’s laws of heredity.
• I can analyze single trait and double trait genetics problems using Punnett squares.
• I can analyze polygenic trait crosses (3 or more traits at one time) using laws of probability and single trait Punnett square analysis.
• I can complete incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits using Punnett squares.

Agenda:

1. Blood Typing Notes
2. Blood Typing Procedure Video
3. Blood Typing Lab

HW:

• Complete the Post-Lab Questions of the Blood Typing Lab

Tuesday December 5, 2017

LTs: I can…

• Explain how Mendel discovered the laws of heredity, outline the Garden Pea experiments of Gregor Mendel, and compare and contrast each of Mendel’s laws of heredity.
• I can analyze single trait and double trait genetics problems using Punnett squares.
• I can analyze polygenic trait crosses (3 or more traits at one time) using laws of probability and single trait Punnett square analysis.
• I can complete incomplete dominance, codominance, and sex-linked traits using Punnett squares.

Agenda:

1. ALL LATE WORK MUST BE HANDED IN BY FRIDAY 12/8
2. Review Blood Typing Problem on Problem Set Day 3
3. Quizlet live vocabulary game!
4. DAY 4 Practice - Learn how to use fractions to complete Punnett squares
5. Complete DAY 4 Problem Set
   1. Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded!
6. Finished?
   1. Complete Quizlet matching to study for your quiz!

HW:

• ALL LATE WORK MUST BE HANDED IN BY FRIDAY 12/8
• Watch the Incomplete Dominance and Codominance video on Google Classroom
• Complete DAY 4 Problem Set
  • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded!
• Quiz TOMORROW!
  • You will need to know these vocabulary terms: Mitosis, Genotype, Phenotype, Genes, Homologous chromosomes, Dominant, Gamete, Heterozygous, Meiosis, Recessive, Haploid, Allele, Nucleotide, Homozygous, Diploid
  • Be able to complete a dihybrid cross, an incomplete dominance problem, and a codominance problem
  • Be able to write parent genotypes, FOIL gametes, do the Punnett square, write the genotypic and phenotypic ratios

Friday December 1, 2017

LTs: I can…

• Explain how Mendel discovered the laws of heredity, outline the Garden Pea experiments of Gregor Mendel, and compare and contrast each of Mendel’s laws of heredity.
• I can analyze single trait and double trait genetics problems using Punnett squares.

Agenda:

1. Cancer Project Presentations
2. Quizlet live vocabulary game!
3. Complete DAY 2 Problem Set
4. Let’s learn how to do dihybrid crosses! (DAY 3 Practice)
5. Finished with DAY 3 Practice?
   1. Complete DAY 3 Problem Set

HW:

• Complete the Quizlet Vocabulary Test - make sure you’re signed up for the class so I can see that you’ve completed the test and give you credit for it!
• Complete DAY 3 Practice
  • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded!

Wednesday November 29, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in The Puzzle of Heredity
• Pick up:
  • Monohybrid Cross Do Now
  • Genetics Unit Overview Sheet
• Begin the Monohybrid Cross Do Now

LTs: I can…

• Explain how Mendel discovered the laws of heredity, outline the Garden Pea experiments of Gregor Mendel, and compare and contrast each of Mendel’s laws of heredity.
• I can analyze single trait and double trait genetics problems using Punnett squares.

Agenda:

1. Review the Genetics Unit Overview Sheet
2. Complete Day 1 Problem Set - Bikini Bottom Genetics
   • Hand in when finished
   • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded.
3. Day 2 Practice: Monohybrid Cross
   • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded.
4. Finished?
   • DAY 2 Problem Set
   • Continue working on your Cancer Project! THIS IS DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

HW:

• Day 1 Problem Set - Bikini Bottom Genetics
  • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded.
• AT LEAST the first 3 questions of: Day 2 Practice: Monohybrid Cross
• DAY 2 Problem Set
  • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded.
• Continue working on your Cancer Project! THIS IS DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

Welcome Back! I hope you had a great break!

Monday November 27, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!

LTs: I can…

• I understand how genetics have been used to alter apples and tulips.
• I can describe a particular cancer and how it interferes with the normal functioning of the body.
• I can describe the symptoms, treatments, and possible causes and risk factors associated with the development of the cancer.
• I can develop a plausible pathway that shows how a normal somatic body cell may develop into the cancerous cell.

Agenda:

1. Watch “The Botany of Desire” (first 55:15 minutes) and fill out the questions about apples and tulips as you watch the video (The Botany of Desire - Part 1 handout)
2. Finished?
   • Continue working on your Cancer Project! THIS IS DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

HW:

• Finish the questions on The Botany of Desire - Part 1
• Continue working on your Cancer Project! THIS IS DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 1ST!!! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

Thursday November 16, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Complete the Google Survey (Step 8 Achieving, Step 9 Extending)

LTs: I can…

• I can describe a particular cancer and how it interferes with the normal functioning of the body.
• I can describe the symptoms, treatments, and possible causes and risk factors associated with the development of the cancer.
• I can develop a plausible pathway that shows how a normal somatic body cell may develop into the cancerous cell.

Agenda:

1. Begin the cancer projects!
   • Choose the top 4 types of cancer you would like to research
     • #1 = most interested in, #4 = least interested in
     • Hand in your list to Ms. Scavotto!
   • Where to start? Pages 250 - 254 of the textbook
   • Cell Cycle Regulation and Cancer Notes
   • National Foundation for Cancer Research
   • Inside Cancer
2. Cell Cycle Regulation and Cancer Notes
3. Epigenetics Video
4. Cancer and Gene Regulation Notes

HW:

• Finish your Cell Cycle playlist, “What is a chromosome?” response, and Meiosis playlist
  • Last day to hand in this unit’s late work is Friday!
• Find at least 3 sources on the type of cancer you’ve chosen AND WRITE THEIR MLA CITATIONS (www.easybib.org)

Tuesday November 14, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Self-assess your knowledge of cell reproduction using the unit overview sheet!

LTs: I can…

• Model chromosome structures and explain where the chromosomes in my cells (or cells of all living things) came from.
• Model the stages (in order) of the cell cycle, explain the major events that occur at each stage, and explain why a cell would perform mitosis.
• Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproductive strategies.
• Identify / draw and describe what happens in each stage of meiosis.
• Describe the different ways that meiosis contributes to the genetic variation that fuels evolution.

Agenda:

1. A Block: Introduce SMART Goals
   1. Cheerios Challenge!
   2. Create your own SMART goal about your Habits of Work for this week
2. B Block: Meiosis Notes handout
3. Review Meiosis Notes handout
4. Quizlet live vocabulary game! (Achieving Vocabulary Review)
5. Quizlet live vocabulary game! (Phases of Mitosis and Meiosis)
6. Playlist time! Work on the steps you have not completed.
7. Finished with the playlist?
   1. Attach all completed handouts to the playlist assignment on Google classroom.
   2. Hit “Turn in” on Google classroom to submit your work.
8. Time to work on your practice proficiency and study for tomorrow!

HW:

• Finish your practice proficiency and study for your proficiency tomorrow!
• Last day for late work from this unit is Friday!

Tuesday November 7, 2017

Do Now:

• Follow the Padlet link below:
  • A Block link
  • B Block link

LTs: I can…

• Model chromosome structures and explain where the chromosomes in my cells (or cells of all living things) came from.
• Model the stages (in order) of the cell cycle, explain the major events that occur at each stage, and explain why a cell would perform mitosis.
• Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproductive strategies.

Agenda:

1. Review 1st page of the practice proficiency
2. Vocabulary matching!
3. Introduction to Meiosis Playlist
4. Time to work on your Cell Cycle or Meiosis Playlist!

HW:

• Complete the 2nd and 3rd page of the practice proficiency

Friday November 3, 2017

Do Now:

• Sign onto Google Classroom and join the class Quizlet.
  • Join the class here: https://quizlet.com/join/mXEjmCz4a
• Grab a whiteboard and make a diagram of the 4 steps of mitosis.

LTs: I can…

• Model chromosome structures and explain where the chromosomes in my cells (or cells of all living things) came from.
• Model the stages (in order) of the cell cycle, explain the major events that occur at each stage, and explain why a cell would perform mitosis.

Agenda:

1. Cell Cycle Vocabulary PB & J game!
2. Finish Step 2 of your playlist if you haven’t already!
3. Complete Step 3 of your playlist - call me over when you’re finished!
   1. You can either use a giant whiteboard (next to the puzzle) or write with chalk on your table - keep in mind you’ll have to clean up the chalk when you’re done!
4. Complete Step 4 of your playlist

HW:

• Complete the next step of your cell cycle playlist!
  • You should at the very least be finished with Steps 1, 2, and 4 by Monday!
• If you're finished with Steps 1 - 4, complete Step 5 of your Cell Cycle Playlist!
  • Turn in on Google classroom!

Wednesday November 1, 2017

HALF DAY

• Do Now:
• Check your email!
• Take out a whiteboard and your notes.
  • In your notes:
    • Summarize why and how cells must divide.
  • On the whiteboard: Draw the cell cycle in the correct order and label:
    • Interphase
    • M phase, S phase, G1 phase, and G2 phase
    • Mitosis
    • Cytokinesis

LTs: I can…

• Model chromosome structures and explain where the chromosomes in my cells (or cells of all living things) came from.
• Model the stages (in order) of the cell cycle, explain the major events that occur at each stage, and explain why a cell would perform mitosis.

Agenda:.

1. Introduce the Cell Cycle Playlist
   1. You will be assessed through your work on the playlist as well as the Habits of Work Learning Scale.
   2. Find your copy on Google classroom!
2. Time to work on the Cell Cycle Playlist!
   1. Use the Cell Growth and Division Notes and the videos to complete the handout.

HW:

• Complete Step 1 of your Cell Cycle Playlist
  • Use the Cell Growth and Division Notes and the videos to complete the handout
• Bring in headphones for tomorrow!
• Charge your Chromebook!

Monday October 30, 2017

• Do Now:
• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Practice proficiency
  • Self-assessed unit overview sheet
  • Any missing late work
• Begin working on your project!

LTs: I can…

• Describe the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
• Model chromosome structures and explain where the chromosomes in my cells (or cells of all living things) came from.

Agenda:

1. You have 15 minutes to work on your project!
2. Hand out the Cellular Reproduction Unit Overview
3. What are some reasons that a cell would grow or divide?
4. Start the Cell Growth and Division Notes

HW:

• Finish your Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration project! Due tomorrow!
• Bring in a pair of headphones for tomorrow!

Thursday October 26, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Exercise and Respiration Lab Questions
  • Any late work!
  • Last day to hand in late work for this unit is Monday October 30th!
• Show Ms. Scavotto
  • Vocabulary strategy

LT:

• I know the importance of energy in life and can explain how autotrophs and heterotrophs capture and use energy.
• I can explain what ATP is and describe its role in the cell.
• I can use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
• I can explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
• I can use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process where the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.

Agenda:

1. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review Bingo
2. Photosynthesis Kahoot Review
3. Finish your practice proficiency and ask any questions that you have!
4. Start on your Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flip Book OR Comic Strip project

HW - both items are due tomorrow!

• Self-assess your knowledge using the Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Unit Overview Sheet
• Complete your practice proficiency!
• Unit Proficiency is tomorrow!

Tuesday October 24, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Chicago Cyanide Murders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration
  • Photosynthesis Investigations - graph, CER, and lab questions
  • “Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis” handout
  • “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
  • Carbon Cycle worksheet
• Take out:
  • Cellular Respiration Review handout
• Show Ms. Scavotto
  • Vocabulary strategy

LT:

• I can use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process where the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.
• I can explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Agenda:

1. Root Beer Fermentation Lab
2. Introduce the Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flip Book OR Comic Strip project
   1. Due Monday October 30th

HW:

• Complete the Root Beer Fermentation Lab Questions
• Add to your vocabulary strategy!
• Pages 3 and 4 of your practice proficiency!

Friday October 20, 2017

Do Now:

• Find your seat!
• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Photosynthesis Investigations - graph, CER, and lab questions
  • Carbon Cycle worksheet
  • “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
  • “Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis” handout
• Show Ms. Scavotto
  • Vocabulary strategy
  • Answered questions about the Connecting Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis reading

LT:

• I can use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
• I can explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Agenda:

1. Connecting Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Notes
2. Complete the Photosynthesis and Respiration Model handout
3. Chicago Cyanide Murders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration

HW:

• Finish the Photosynthesis and Respiration Model handout
• Complete Parts 1 and 2 of the Chicago Cyanide Murders: A Case Study in Cellular Respiration
• Add to your vocabulary strategy!
• Page 2 of your practice proficiency!
• If you haven't yet:
  • Read Connecting Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
  • Answer the following questions about the reading on a separate piece of paper:
  1. What is needed for photosynthesis to occur? Be specific.
  2. What is needed for cellular respiration to occur?
  3. What is ATP?
  4. Do autotrophs need to carry out cellular respiration? Why or why not?
  5. How are the equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?
  6. What keeps atmospheric oxygen and carbon dioxide at stable levels?

Wednesday October 18, 2017

Do Now:

• Find your seat!
• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Carbon Cycle worksheet
  • “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
  • “Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis” handout
• Show Ms. Scavotto
  • Vocabulary strategy
• Pick up:
  • Photosynthesis Protocol - Part 1
• Begin reading the lab protocol for today.

LT:

• I can use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.

Agenda:

1. Video of Photosynthesis Protocol
2. Photosynthesis Protocol - Part 1
3. Complete the graph.
   1. Remember your TAILS! (Title, Axes, Increments, Labels (Key), and Scale!)
4. For Question 8, THINK CER!!!
   1. Make a claim. Include the dependent and independent variables!
   2. Include at least 3 pieces of evidence (exact data point with units).
   3. Make sure to explain how each piece of evidence supports the claim!
      1. How does this data show you that photosynthesis is occurring in the leaf disks in bicarbonate solution?

HW:

• Work on the Photosynthesis Protocol graph and questions.
  • You will have time tomorrow to work on this in class.
  • This is DUE FRIDAY at the BEGINNING of class.
• Add to your vocabulary strategy!
• Complete page 1 of your practice proficiency!

Monday October 16, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • The Carbon Cycle handout
  • The ATP Khan Academy assignment through Google classroom
  • Khan Academy assignments through Google classroom
• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • Completed “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
    • We will go over this so hold onto it!
  • Vocabulary strategy for the unit

Agenda:

1. Make up for Cell Structure and Function Proficiency is TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL!!!
2. Finish the Introduction to Energy and ATP notes
3. “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
4. Start the Photosynthesis Notes (up to slide 9)
5. Start the Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis

HW:

• Make up for Cell Structure and Function Proficiency is TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL!!!
• Complete the “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
• Start the “Using Models to Understand Photosynthesis” handout
• Watch the Khan Academy video and read the Khan Academy article about the light-dependent reactions.
  • Take notes on the light-dependent reactions, including any questions and new vocabulary terms. Add the vocabulary terms to your vocabulary strategy for the unit.
• Add to your vocabulary strategy!

Thursday October 12, 2017

Do Now:

• Take out your Chromebook and headphones
• Check your email!
• Open up Google classroom and begin your work!

Agenda:

1. You will find the Khan Academy assignments posted on Google Classroom.
2. Read the Khan Academy “Intro to Photosynthesis” article found on Google classroom
   1. Make a list of any vocabulary words you don't know and define them in your own words.
   2. Divide a piece of paper in half the long ways. On the left side of the paper, take notes on the reading. On the right side, write at least 3 questions that you have on the reading.
   3. Take a picture of your notes and upload them to Google classroom.
   4. Hit “Turn in” on Google classroom.
3. Watch the Khan Academy video “Photosynthesis” (13:36 minutes)
   1. Continue to add to your notes as you watch the video.
   2. Take a picture of your notes and upload them to Google classroom.
   3. Hit “Turn in” on Google classroom.
4. Watch the Khan Academy video “Cellular Respiration Introduction” (14:18 minutes)
   1. Make a list of any vocabulary words you don't know and define them in your own words.
   2. Divide a piece of paper in half the long ways. On the left side of the paper, take notes on the reading. On the right side, write at least 3 questions that you have on the reading.
   3. Take a picture of your notes and upload them to Google classroom.
   4. Hit “Turn in” on Google classroom.
5. Complete the How do biological organisms use energy?
   1. You may do this via hard copy or online. This is an assignment on Google classroom where you will be able to access the helpful links.
   2. You may work in groups of 2 - choose someone that has finished at the same time as you!
   3. Use the textbook, your notes, and the Khan Academy videos linked in the worksheet for help.
   4. Circle or highlight any questions that you have questions on and need help with.
6. If you finish, create 4 detailed test questions that I could ask you about ATP, photosynthesis, and cell respiration.
   1. You may work with ONE other person.
   2. Do NOT copy and paste them from online!
   3. You may use the textbook or Khan Academy for references.

HW:

• YOUR CELL MODEL PROJECT IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!
• Finish the “How do biological organisms use energy?” handout
• Create 4 detailed test questions that I could ask you about ATP, photosynthesis, and cell respiration.
  • Do NOT copy and paste them from online!
  • You may use the textbook or Khan Academy for references.

Friday October 6, 2017

Do Now:

• Hand in:
  • Any late work that you’ve completed
• Check your email!
• Fill out Padlet with your work log from yesterday and your plan for today.
  • A Block link
  • B Block link
  • Be specific and clear with your entry!
• Get started on your design!

LTs:

• I can model the structure of the phospholipid bilayer to show how it allows diffusion and osmosis to occur across the cell membrane.
• I understand the cell theory and can explain who developed it and how they did so.
• I can compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• I know the functions of the major cell structures and can explain the importance of them.
• I can accurately model animal and plant cells, including the major cell structures, and compare and contrast the two.

Agenda:

1. Animal and Plant Cell 3D Printing Model Challenge
   1. Habits of Work Learning Scale
   2. 4 Point Understanding Rubric
2. Submit your work log update to Padlet
   1. Make sure you detail the progress you’ve made on your design today!
      1. Each person needs to submit an update on their progress and their plan for work tomorrow underneath their group’s heading.
      2. A Block link
      3. B Block link
3. When finished with your 3D design, complete the peer assessment with your partner.
4. Approve your design with Ms. Scavotto and provide a link to it under your group Padlet feed.
5. MAKE SURE TO GROUP ALL PARTS OF YOUR CELL BEFORE YOU EXPORT IT!!!
6. Once your design has been approved, export it as a .stl file.
7. Attach the file to Google classroom and submit it.
8. You’re ready to 3D print!
9. Finished?
   1. Self-assess your knowledge using the unit overview sheet!
   2. Work on your practice proficiency!

HW Due Tuesday!

• Practice proficiency is due Tuesday!
• Self assess your knowledge using the unit overview sheet!
• Proficiency assessment is Tuesday!

Wednesday October 4, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
  • Sign up for Khan Academy!
• Hand in:
  • Comparing Plants and Animals Lab questions
  • Why are cells so small? Lab questions
  • Any late work that you’ve completed

LTs:

• I can model the structure of the phospholipid bilayer to show how it allows diffusion and osmosis to occur across the cell membrane.
• I understand the cell theory and can explain who developed it and how they did so.
• I can compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• I know the functions of the major cell structures and can explain the importance of them.
• I can accurately model animal and plant cells, including the major cell structures, and compare and contrast the two.

Agenda:

1. Review “Why are cells so small?”
2. Animal and Plant Cell 3D Printing Model Challenge
   1. Habits of Work Learning Scale
   2. 4 Point Understanding Rubric
3. Sign into Tinkercad and complete the tutorials!
4. Submit your work log update to Padlet
   1. Make sure you detail the progress you’ve made on your design today!
      1. Each person needs to submit an update on their progress and their plan for work tomorrow underneath their group’s heading.
      2. A Block link
      3. B Block link

HW:

• Complete the Tinkercad tutorials before tomorrow’s class!
• Update the Padlet link with your work updates on today and your plan for tomorrow.
• Work on your practice proficiency!

Friday September 29, 2017

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Cell City Analogy
  • Animal and Plant Cell Coloring and questions
  • ck12 “The Cell Theory” questions
  • Any other late work that you’ve completed
    • Last day to hand in late work for Units 1 and 2 is today!

LTs:

• I can model the structure of the phospholipid bilayer to show how it allows diffusion and osmosis to occur across the cell membrane.
• I understand the cell theory and can explain who developed it and how they did so.
• I can compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• I know the functions of the major cell structures and can explain the importance of them.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to the Compound Microscope Notes
2. Introduction to Microscopes_SHO
3. Comparing Plants and Animals under the Microscope

HW:

• Finish Introduction to Microscopes handout
• Complete the ck12 “Cell Structure and Function” Readings and Review Questions (found at the bottom of the readings)
  • Questions will be collected Monday!

Wednesday September 27, 2017

Do Now:

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • Completed Diffusion and Osmosis Vocabulary terms
• Hand in:
  • ck12 Osmosis and Diffusion questions
  • Diffusion Lab questions
  • Any other late work that you’ve completed
    • Last day to hand in late work for Units 1 and 2 is Friday!

LTs:

• I can model the structure of the phospholipid bilayer to show how it allows diffusion and osmosis to occur across the cell membrane.
• I understand the cell theory and can explain who developed it and how they did so.
• I can compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• I know the functions of the major cell structures and can explain the importance of them.

Agenda:

1. Finish Cell Theory Timeline Project
   1. 40 minutes to finish up!
2. Cell Theory Timeline presentations
3. Cell Structure and Function Notes
4. Cell City Analogy

HW:

• Complete the Cell City Analogy for homework
• Complete the ck12 “The Cell Theory” Readings and Review Questions (found at the bottom of the readings)
  • Questions will be collected tomorrow!

Monday September 25, 2017

Do Now:

• Hand in:
  • Enzyme Lab questions
  • Any other late work that you’ve completed
• Pick up:
  • The Cell Structure and Function Unit Overview Sheet
  • The Diffusion and Osmosis Vocabulary terms and begin writing the definitions and finding examples for each word.

LTs:

• I can model the structure of the phospholipid bilayer to show how it allows diffusion and osmosis to occur across the cell membrane.

Agenda:

1. Today is the first day of the Cell Structure and Function Unit!
   1. Cell Structure and Function Unit Overview Sheet
2. Let’s learn about diffusion!
3. Diffusion and Osmosis Vocabulary and Notes_SHO
4. Passive and Active Transport Notes
5. Let’s see it in action!
   1. Diffusion Lab_SHO
6. Exit Ticket:
   1. Draw a diagram of diffusion occurring based on the lab we did today.
   2. Indicate in which direction the iodine was moving with arrows.
   3. Make sure you carefully label each part of your diagram!

HW:

• Complete your Diffusion and Osmosis Vocabulary terms - this will be checked tomorrow!
• Finish your Diffusion Lab Questions if you have not already!
• Complete the ck12 “Osmosis and Diffusion” readings and questions (found at the bottom of the readings)
  • Questions will be collected tomorrow!

Interested? Find more information at the links below:

• Workshop Descriptions
• Schedule of the Day

Sign up with Mrs. Jones or I before September 30th!

Wednesday September 6, 2017

Do Now:

• Turn in:
  • ONLY the LAST signed page of the course/safety expectations (IF YOU DIDN'T ALREADY)
    • KEEP the other pages in your binder for easy reference
• Take out your:
  • Chromebook
• Pick up:
  • Introduction to Graphing and Data Analysis
  • Begin interpreting the graphs!

Learning Targets: I can...

• Effectively use Google Classroom to access, complete, and turn in assignments
• Interpret graphs and analyze data using the correct graph.
• Write a claim, evidence, and reasoning (CER) to communicate my data to the public.

Agenda

1. Introduction to Graphing and Data Analysis
2. Let's learn how to write a CER!
   • Introduction to CERs
   • Real Science Challenge! CER Practice Handouts
     • Read the 3 examples and highlight/ underline what you think the CER of each would be.
     • Choose ONE with a partner to complete the CER on page 4 with.
       • You will be explaining to the class your claim, evidence, and reasoning!
3. Start your Plop Plop Fizz Fizz CER
   • Review this Which type of graph do I use? link
   • CER Rubric

HW:

• Finish your Plop Plop Fizz Fizz CER! This is DUE TOMORROW
• Complete the Learner Differences Survey
• Join Google classroom and ck12 if you didn't during class!
  • Complete the "Scientific Investigation" assignment on ck12
    • It is strongly encouraged that you complete the practices for each topic so you can check your understanding!