Biology

Friday June 15, 2018

Please Do Now

• Hand in your frog dissection guide and any missing work!

Agenda:

1. Final Exam Information
2. Questions on the Genetics Review
3. Jeopardy Final Exam Review
   1. Final Jeopardy Question!
4. Time to ask questions and make your ONE side of an 8.5 x 11" paper study guide!

HW:

• Make your ONE side of an 8.5 x 11" paper study guide!
• Use the Final Exam Review Guide to study for your final exam!
  • Tuesday June 19th at 12 pm!!!

Tuesday June 12, 2018

Please Do Now

• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review
• Hand in:
  • Signed progress report
  • Signed final exam letter

Learning Targets: I can…

• Understand how adaptation by natural selection is ongoing. For example it is seen in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Agenda:

1. Exploding Bacteria with Penicillin Video (0:24)
2. Bacteria Growth Video (0:15)
3. The Evolution of Bacteria on a Mega Plate (Harvard) (1:54)
4. Investigation 1 - Petri Dish Observations (pages 1 - 4)
5. What happened to Addie? Addie's Case Study (start at 48:23 to 54:46)

HW:

• Make your ONE side of an 8.5 x 11" paper study guide!
• Use the Final Exam Review Guide to study for your final exam!
  • Tuesday June 19th at 12 pm!!!

Thursday June 7, 2018

Please Do Now

• Bonds, pH, and Carbon Compounds Review

Learning Targets: I can…

• Understand how adaptation by natural selection is ongoing. For example it is seen in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Agenda:

1. Lesson 3 Slides
2. HW: Health Practices Survey → get at least 5 people to complete the survey!

HW:

• Health Practices Survey → get at least 5 people to complete the survey!

Monday June 4, 2018

Please Do Now

• Hand in any late work!

Learning Targets: I can…

• Understand how adaptation by natural selection is ongoing. For example it is seen in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Agenda:

1. Final Exam Review Guide
2. Addie's Case Slides
3. Addie's Case Student Worksheet
4. Watch Addie's Case Study (to 12:45 minutes)
5. Transcript of Addie’s Case Study
6. Lesson 2 Slides
   1. Journal Article
      1. Journal Article Scavenger Hunt
   2. MRSA Overview_Example of Antimicrobial (Drug) Resistance

HW:

• Use the Final Exam Review Guide to begin studying for your final exam!

Wednesday May 30, 2018

Please Do Now

• Hand in:
  • Any late work! Last day for late work is Monday!
  • DNA Replication: The Cell’s Extreme Sport Handout
  • Drawing the Process of DNA Replication
• Pick up and fill out:
  • Codon Bingo

Learning Targets: I can…

• Define the purpose of cloning.
• Use restriction enzymes and know their function

Agenda:

1. Review The Impact of Mutations (answers and protein structure)
   1. Hand in when finished!
2. Gel electrophoresis paper lab (Review questions: page 471 - questions 1-4, 6-9)

HW:

• Finish the Review Questions (page 471 - questions 1-4, 6-9)
• Watch the Amoeba Sisters Gel Electrophoresis Video on Google classroom

Thursday May 24, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Hand in:
  • DNA Replication: The Cell’s Extreme Sport Handout
  • Drawing the Process of DNA Replication
• Take out your notes from yesterday!

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. 20 minutes to work on Drawing the Process of DNA Replication activity using this template
2. Transcription and Translation Notes
3. Complete the Introduction to Transcription and Translation Handout
4. Begin the How DNA Instructs Cells in Making Proteins handout

HW:

• Complete the Drawing the Process of DNA Replication activity using this template if you haven’t yet!
• Complete the How DNA Instructs Cells in Making Proteins handout

Tuesday May 22, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Take out the Issue Overview: Gene Editing article and notemaker

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. DNA replication Quizlet live
2. CRISPR: Gene editing and beyond video
3. Four Corners Class Discussion!
   • CRISPR should be used to improve plant and animal health so they can better resist disease and help them survive the effects of climate change.
   • CRISPR should be used to cure diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell anemia.
   • CRISPR should be used on human embryos to prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's.
   • CRISPR should be used to "improve" humans to make us have perfect eyesight or be taller and stronger, for example.

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?
• Padlet Exit Ticket

HW:

• Complete any missing work!

Thursday May 17, 2018

Please 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. Finish the Discovering DNA Structure Activity
3. Complete the Regulation of the Lactase Gene Handout as you do the Regulation of the Lactase Gene Online Activity
4. Read the What is a gene? Article and complete the notemaker
5. Done?
   1. Watch DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
   2. As you watch, complete the DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout

HW:

• Watch DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
• Complete the DNA Replication: The Cell's Extreme Sport Handout as you watch the video

Monday May 14, 2018

Please Do Now

• Find your seat!

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. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Unit Overview Sheet
2. Anchoring Phenomenon: Students will describe the coloration patterns and the distribution of lactase persistence (lactose tolerance) throughout the world.
3. Sources of Variation video (4 minutes)
4. What is DNA and how does it work? Animation
5. We Love DNA Song
6. Review the Introduction to DNA handout
7. Finish the Discovering DNA Structure Lab
8. Review DNA Extraction Procedure
9. Exit Ticket - DNA Structure Relationship

HW:

• Hand write the DNA extraction lab procedure!!!
  • Highlight and/ or underline any steps that you have questions about.

Wednesday May 9, 2018

Please Do Now

• Complete page 2 of your practice proficiency as a warm-up!

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. Review Problem Set Days 6 and 9 - hand in when completed!
2. Challenge: Chi-square analysis
3. Fruit Fly Data Collection Lab

HW:

• Problem Set Day 9
• Work on your practice proficiency - due Friday!
• Proficiency exam on Friday 5/11!

Friday May 4, 2018

Do Now

• Do Now! Dihybrid Cross Warm Up

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. Sign up for Flex Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to review Genetics!
2. DAY 6 Problem Set - Sex-linked Genes
3. How do genes determine skin color?
4. Class height bell curve
5. DAY 6 Problem Set - Polygenic Inheritance
6. Complete the exit ticket on the Google classroom to give me feedback about today’s lesson

HW:

• Finish Problem Set Day 6
• Work on your practice proficiency - due Wednesday!
• Proficiency exam on Thursday 5/10!

Monday April 30, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Day 4 Problem Set
  • Day 3 Problem Set
  • Day 2 Problem Set
  • Day 1 Problem Set

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. Quiz 1 Genetics
2. Blood Typing Notes
3. Finished?
   1. Watch the Blood Typing EDpuzzle video on Google Classroom
   2. Read the Blood Typing Lab Introduction and answer the Pre-Lab Questions

HW:

• Watch the Blood Typing EDpuzzle video on Google Classroom
• Read the Blood Typing Lab Introduction and answer the Pre-Lab Questions
• PROBLEM SETS 1 - 4 MUST BE HANDED IN BY FRIDAY

Wednesday April 25, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in DAY 1 Problem Set
• Take out DAY 2 Problem Set

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 DAY 2 Problem Set
   • Hand in when finished
   • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded!
2. Quizlet live vocabulary game!
3. Let’s learn how to do dihybrid crosses! (DAY 3 Practice)
4. Begin DAY 3 Problem Set

HW:

• Complete DAY 3 Problem Set
  • Practices are NOT graded. Problem sets ARE graded!

Friday April 13, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Self assess your work with the unit overview sheet!
• Hand in:
  • Completed practice proficiency
  • Self-assessed 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. Cellular Reproduction Proficiency
2. Complete the Google Survey (Step 8 Achieving, Step 9 Extending)
3. Submit your Cell Cycle Playlist on Google classroom
   1. Attach your 2 handouts (Mitosis Handout and Mitosis Micrographs) and hit “Turn in”
4. Submit your “What is a chromosome?” Response to Google classroom
   1. If you submitted it and didn’t receive a 3 or higher, you will be able to make edits and resubmit it.
5. Read the provided article:
   1. Ancient DNA could return passenger pigeons to the sky article
   2. Life finds a way: Extinct Galapagos tortoise species to be brought back article
   3. As you read, please fill out the note-making sheet and answer the question: Should we bring extinct species back to life?

HW:

• Hand in your Cell Cycle playlist and “What is a chromosome?” response on Google classroom!!

Have a great break!

Tuesday April 10, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Check your email!

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.

Agenda:

1. The Steps of Meiosis Notes (6 - end)
2. Complete the Meiosis Check-In Handout
3. Questions on the practice proficiency?
4. Finish the Cell Cycle playlist! Hand in your Cell Cycle Playlist through Google Classroom - make sure you attach all handouts you completed and hit submit!
5. Complete Step 2 of the Meiosis Playlist
6. Finished?
   1. Complete Step 3
   2. Work on your practice proficiency!

HW:

• Complete the playlist through Step 2 (Achieving) and Step 3 (Extending)
• Continue working on your practice proficiency and come in with questions for me tomorrow!

Thursday April 5, 2018

Please Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Complete the entrance ticket

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.

Agenda:

1. Practice with Haploid and Diploid
2. Finish the Cell Cycle playlist! Hand in your Cell Cycle Playlist through Google Classroom - make sure you attach all handouts you completed and hit submit!
3. Complete Step 2 of the Meiosis Playlist
4. Finished?
   1. Complete Step 3
   2. Work on your practice proficiency!

HW:

• Complete the playlist through Step 2 (Achieving) and Step 3 (Extending)
• If finished with that, complete page 1 of your proficiency!

Monday March 2, 2018

Do Now:

• Find a seat according to the step on the playlist that you’re at.
• Take out your unit overview sheet and self-assess yourself on the first two LTs.
• Open up the Padlet link and answer the questions

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. Mitosis Animation
2. Cell Cycle Whiteboard Review
3. Cell Cycle Matching game!
4. Confused? Join the mini-lesson by Ms. Scavotto !
   1. Cell Growth and Division Notes (slides 20 - 31)
5. Complete Step 5 of your Cell Cycle Playlist → Due tomorrow!
   1. Turn in on Google classroom! Attach all completed handouts with the assignment
6. Finished?
   1. Attach all of your handouts to the Google classroom assignment.
   2. Hit “Turn in” on Google classroom.
   3. Check in with Ms. Scavotto
   4. Start working on your practice proficiency!

HW:

• Complete what you can on the first page of the practice proficiency
• Complete Step 5 of your Cell Cycle Playlist → Due tomorrow!
  • Turn in on Google classroom! Attach all completed handouts with the assignment
• Get your progress report signed!

Wednesday March 28, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!

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. You have 40 minutes to finish your project!
2. Introduce the Cell Cycle Playlist
   1. Find your copy on Google classroom!
3. 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
• Bring in headphones for tomorrow!
• Charge your Chromebook!

Friday March 23, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Any late work!
  • Last day to hand in late work for this unit is Monday March 26th

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. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Review Bingo
2. Root Beer Fermentation Lab
   1. Finish your lab questions!
3. Cellular Respiration Escape Room!
4. Finish the lab questions!
5. Finished?
   1. Work on the Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flip Book OR Comic Strip project
      1. Due Monday March 26th
   2. Work on your practice proficiency!

HW:

• Complete your practice proficiency!
• Unit Proficiency is Tuesday!
• Work on the Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Flip Book OR Comic Strip project - Tuesday!

Tuesday March 20, 2018

LT:

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

Agenda:

1. Take out your Floating Leaf Disk Lab from yesterday.
2. Complete the procedure like you did yesterday!
3. Complete the graph.
   1. Remember your TAILS! (Title, Axes, Increments, Labels (Key), and Scale!)
4. Calculate the rate of change for each solution (rise/ run).
5. Complete the post-lab analysis questions.
6. 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?
7. Connecting Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis reading
   1. Answer the questions about the reading.
8. Finished?
   1. Work on your practice proficiency.

HW:

• Finish the lab questions and graph!
• Work on your practice proficiency!

Friday March 16, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Pick up:
  • How Does Photosynthesis Work? Handout

LT:

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

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Energy and ATP Notes
2. Complete the first page of the How Does Photosynthesis Work? Handout
   1. Keep this in a safe space as we’ll be adding to this throughout the unit!
3. Plant and Animal Cell 3D Model Gallery Walk
   1. For each of your peer’s designs, record:
      1. 1 thing you like about their work
      2. 1 thing you wonder about their work, and
      3. 1 thing they could improve or do in their next 3D design
4. Act out Photosynthesis!

HW:

• Read the Floating Leaf Disk Lab to prepare for Monday’s lab! Rewrite the methods for Monday!
• Work on your practice proficiency!

Monday March 12, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Cell Structure and Function Practice Proficiency
  • Self-assess unit overview sheet
  • Self- and peer-assessed 3D cell model rubric

LTs:

• 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.

Agenda:

1. Cell Structure and Function Proficiency Assessment
2. Please Do Now!
3. Photosynthesis Jigsaw Activity
4. Introduction to Energy and ATP Notes

HW:

• Watch the “Carbon Cycle” video on Edpuzzle!

Wednesday March 7, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in any late work!

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. Cell Structure and Function Kahoot
2. If you have not finished your design:
   1. Finish your 3D model of the cell!
   2. Update your work log:
      • Padlet link
   3. When finished with your 3D design, complete the self-assessment.
   4. Complete the peer assessment with your partner.
   5. Approve your design with Ms. Scavotto and provide a link to it under your group Padlet feed.
   6. Once your design has been approved, export it as a .stl file.
      • MAKE SURE TO GROUP ALL PARTS OF YOUR CELL BEFORE YOU EXPORT IT!!!
   7. Attach the file to Google classroom and submit it.
      • Provide a link to your Tinkercad design as a comment under your Google classroom submission.
   8. You’re ready to 3D print!
3. If you have finished your design:
   1. Update your work log:
      • Padlet link
   2. Make your organelle key
   3. Write your bibliography
   4. Paint your model!
   5. Work on your practice proficiency!

HW:

• Finish your 3D cell model project!
• Proficiency is tomorrow! Finish your practice proficiency!

Wednesday February 28, 2018

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.
  • Padlet 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. Padlet link
3. When finished with your 3D design, complete the peer assessment with your partner.
4. Approve your design with Ms. Scavotto!
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!

HW:

• Make sure you’ll be able to complete your project by the end of class tomorrow!
• Work on your practice proficiency!

Friday February 16, 2018

Do Now:

• Check your email!
• Hand in:
  • Microscope Investigations handout
  • 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.

Agenda:

1. Cell Structure and Function Kahoot!
2. Finish the Introduction to Microscopes_SHO
3. Comparing Plants and Animals under the Microscope
4. Answer the lab questions and hand them into Ms. Scavotto
5. Finished?
   1. Work on your practice proficiency!
   2. Sign into Tinkercad and complete the tutorials!

HW:

• Complete the Comparing Plants and Animals Lab questions
• Complete the Tinkercad tutorials before Tuesday (2/27/18)!
• Work on your practice proficiency!

Tuesday February 13, 2018

Do Now:

• Show Ms. Scavotto:
  • Completed Diffusion and Osmosis Vocabulary terms
• Hand in:
  • Diffusion Lab questions

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. 30 minutes to finish up!
2. Cell Theory Timeline presentations
3. Cell Structure and Function Notes
4. Cell City Analogy
5. Animal and Plant Cell Coloring
6. Finished?
   1. Work on your practice proficiency!
   2. Sign into Tinkercad and complete the tutorials!

HW:

• Complete the Cell City Analogy for homework

Thursday February 8, 2018

Do Now:

• Turn in:
  • Any late work! Today is the last day for CERs.
  • Practice proficiency
• Take out/ Pick up:
  • Unit overview sheet and self-assess your knowledge of this unit

Learning Targets: I can...

• Understand what the characteristics of life are and explain how an organism is living using them.
• Analyze my data using the appropriate graph.
• Use the characteristics of living things to explain how an example organism is alive.
• Identify covalent and ionic bonds and explain them using an example.
• I can use my knowledge of H₂O to explain the difference between an acid and a base.
• I can explain the structure and function of each of the four organic compounds found in living things (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins).

Agenda:

1. Proficiency
2. Done?
   • Take the End of Unit Evaluation
   • Finish any missing work
   • Watch the Cell Membranes and Cell Transport Video on Google classroom

HW:

• Watch the Cell Membranes and Cell Transport Video on Google classroom

Monday January 5, 2018

Do Now:

• Take out your practice proficiency and complete the acids and bases page
• Hand in:
  • Acids and Bases Coloring
  • Salsa Virtual Lab

Learning Targets: I can...

• Understand what the characteristics of life are and explain how an organism is living using them.
• Analyze my data using the appropriate graph.
• Use the characteristics of living things to explain how an example organism is alive.
• Identify covalent and ionic bonds and explain them using an example.
• I can use my knowledge of H₂O to explain the difference between an acid and a base.
• I can explain the structure and function of each of the four organic compounds found in living things (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins).

Agenda:

1. NFL Trainer Nutrition Video
2. Macromolecules Notes
3. Fill out the Macromolecules graphic organizer as we go through the notes
4. Make your macromolecule boxes!
5. Finished?
   • Work on your practice proficiency!

• Exit Ticket - Hots/ Nots/ Gots

HW due tomorrow:

• Finish your acids and bases coloring and virtual lab if you haven’t
  • ALL LATE WORK FOR THIS UNIT IS DUE THURSDAY!!!
• Revisions on Is Yeast Alive? CER are due Thursday!
• Work on your practice proficiency! Due Thursday!
• Unit Proficiency is Thursday!

Wednesday January 31, 2018

Do Now:

• The Characteristics of Life Do Now
• Pick up:
  • CER rubric

Learning Targets: I can...

• Understand what the characteristics of life are and explain how an organism is living using them.
• Analyze my data using the appropriate graph.
• Use the characteristics of living things to explain how an example organism is alive.
• Identify covalent and ionic bonds and explain them using an example.

Agenda:

1. Calculate the rate of change for each test tube for your “Is Yeast Alive?” data
   1. rise/ run = Δ y / Δ x
   2. Example: Δ Balloon circumference/ Δ time = (95 mm - 52 mm)/ 25 minutes = 1.72
   3. 1.72 what? What is this a rate of?
   4. The balloon circumference increased at a rate of 1.72 mm per minute.
2. Answer the Post-Lab Questions
3. Start your Is Yeast Alive? CER!
   1. Due Thursday February 1st

HW:

• Is Yeast Alive? CER due tomorrow in Google classroom
  • You will be assessed according to the CER rubric

Friday January 26, 2018

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
• I can interpret graphs and analyze data using the correct graph.
• I can 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!
   • What is a claim you can make about Ms. Scavotto based off of the evidence she brought to class?
   • Ms. Scavotto CER
   • 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 Alka-Seltzer Lab CER
   • Review this Which type of graph do I use? link
   • CER Rubric

HW:

• Finish your Alka-Seltzer Lab CER! This is DUE MONDAY!!!
• Join Google classroom and Quizlet if you didn't during class!

Tuesday January 23, 2018

Do Now:

• Pick up one piece of paper from each of the stacks at the front of the room.
• With the index card:
  • Write your nickname at the top next to your name if you go by another name.
  • Divide the index card into quadrants.
  • Q1- Something that you do outside of school that makes you who you are.
  • Q2- Something that you want me to know about you as a learner.
  • Q3- I love it when teachers....
  • Q4- I hate it when teachers....
  • On the back side: Write 2 truths and 1 lie!

Learning Targets:

• I have talked to each classmate and learned one thing about them today.
• I started doing science!

Agenda:

1. General Class Information
   • Course Expectations and Grading Policy
   • Letter to Parents/ Guardians
2. Lab Safety
   • Contract
   • Equipment
3. Science Chat Lab Stations!

HW:

• Show your parents/ guardians the letter, syllabus, and lab safety contract. Have them read and sign them and return it to me in class tomorrow.
  • Tell your p/gs about this Google site!
  • Remember to fill out the Class Rules and Expectations section on page 4! We will discuss this tomorrow.
• Sign up for:
  • Google classroom: Check your email!
  • Quizlet link
  • EdPuzzle: Make sure you can sign in!
• Watch the General Lab Safety Video on Edpuzzle