Monday, October 20th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 5: Nucleic Acids
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Guided textbook notes sections 4.0-4.2
2) Quiz on Nucleic Acids Thursday, October 23rd
Tuesday, October 21st
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 5: Nucleic Acids; Unit 4 Lesson 1: Miller Urey Experiment
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3 and 4
Homework:
1) Finish reading and annotating PBS Miller-Urey Apparatus article
2) Study for Quiz on Nucleic Acids Thursday, October 23rd
Wednesday, October 22nd
No Class
Thursday, October 23rd
Topic: Unit 4 Lesson 2: Cell Theory and Microscopes
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Finish #1-5 answers to Case Study questions
Friday, October 24th
No Class
Monday, October 6th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 4: Proteins
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Study for Unit 3 Exam this Friday, October 10th
Tuesday, October 7th
Topic: Sub Packet: Nucleic Acids and Unit 3 Study Guide
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) #1-20 on Unit 3 Study Guide - make sure all answers are thorough and in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper
2) Study for Unit 3 Exam this Friday, October 10th
Wednesday, October 8th
Topic: Sub Packet: Unit 3 Study Guide and Practice Test
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) #21-39 on Unit 3 Study Guide - make sure all answers are thorough and in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper
2) Study for Unit 3 Exam this Friday, October 10th
Thursday, October 9th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 5: Review Nucleic Acids, Review Unit 3 Study Guide and Practice Test together
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Study for Unit 3 Exam tomorrow Friday, October 10th
Friday, October 10th
Topic: Unit 3 Exam: Macromolecules
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) None - Fall Break! :)
Monday, September 29th
Topic: Introduction to large Biomolecules, Unit 3 Lesson 2: Carbohydrates
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Functional Groups and Macromolecules Worksheet
2) Study functional groups table
Tuesday, September 30th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 2: Carbohydrates
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Guided textbook template for 3.8-3.9 in textbook
2) study for quiz Thursday on Lessons 1 & 2
Wednesday, October 1st
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 3: Lipids, Review Unit 2 Test
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Guided textbook template for 3.10 and 3.12 in textbook (skip 3.11)
2) Study for quiz tomorrow on Lessons 1 & 2
Thursday, October 2nd
Topic: U3L1-2 Quiz, Sub Packet
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Complete pages 19-21 of Chapter 3 Active Reading Guide
Friday, October 3rd
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 1: Carbon and Organic Compounds , Functional Groups, Start Unit 2 Lesson 2: Carbohydrates
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Make sure you've finished the Chapter 3 Active Reading Guide
Monday, September 22nd
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 1: Carbon and Organic Compounds
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Read pgs 39-40 in textbook (3.2-3.3) and take notes on Guided Textbook Template
2) Optional Video for Wednesday: https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources/making-fittest-got-lactase-co-evolution-genes-and-culture
Tuesday, September 23rd
Topic: College Counseling
Textbook Pages: N/A
Homework:
1) Bring textbook tomorrow
Wednesday, September 24th
Topic: Sub Packet
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) HHMI Got Lactase? Activity questions in complete sentences
Thursday, September 25th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 1: Carbon and Organic Compounds
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) Complete guided textbook template for 3.7 in your textbook (vocabulary and notes)
2) Memorize/Study functional groups table/study guide
Friday, September 26th
Topic: Unit 3 Lesson 1: Carbon and Organic Compounds , Functional Groups, Start Unit 2 Lesson 2: Carbohydrates
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 3
Homework:
1) U3L1-2: Identifying Functional Groups in the Macromolecules Worksheet
2) Memorize/Study functional groups table/study guide
Monday, September 15th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Properties of water (moderation of temperature, expansion upon freezing)
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 2
Homework:
1) Unit 2 Study guide #16-22 on separate sheet of paper
2) Study for Unit 2 Exam this Friday, September 19th!
Tuesday, September 16th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Solutions, Acids/Bases, Buffer Systems
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 2
Homework:
1) Unit 2 Study guide #14-15, #23-27 on separate sheet of paper
2) U2L3 Quiz tomorrow!
3) Study for Unit 2 Exam this Friday, September 19th!
Wednesday, September 17th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Acidic and Basic Foods Lab/ How does vinegar affect shells? Lab
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 2
Homework:
1) U2L3 Properties of Water Worksheet
2) Study for Unit 2 Exam this Friday, September 19th!
Thursday, September 18th
Topic: Go over Unit 2 Study Guide, Unit 2 Practice MC Test
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 2
Homework:
1) Study for Unit 2 Exam tomorrow!
2) Unit 2 Study Guide due to be turned in tomorrow
3) Please see "Syllabus and Materials" tab under "9th Grade H. Biology" for answer keys to the Unit 2 Study Guide, the practice MC questions, and the U2L3 Properties of Water worksheet
Friday, September 19th
Topic: Unit 2 Exam!
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections Chapter 2
Homework:
1) Read pgs 37-39 in textbook and complete guided textbook notes format
2) Finish post-lab analysis questions for Acidic/Basic Foods Lab and How does vinegar affect shells Lab if you didn't finish in class this week
Monday, September 8th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 2: Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pg 29
Homework:
1) Unit 2 Lesson 2 Chemical Reactions Worksheet #2
2) PHET game: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balancing-chemical-equations/latest/balancing-chemical-equations_all.html
Tuesday, September 9th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Properties of water, Cohesion
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 30-31
Homework:
1) read pgs 32-33 in textbook and take notes on guided textbook format sheet
Wednesday, September 10th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Penny Lab
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 30-31
Homework:
1) U2 Study Guide #1-8 on separate sheet of paper
2) BRING GOGGLES FOR LAB TOMORROW
Thursday, September 11th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Properties of Water, Water's ability to moderate temperature, Penny Post-Lab Analysis Questions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 30-31
Homework:
1) U2 Study Guide #9-13 on separate sheet of paper
Friday, September 12th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 3: Properties of Water, Expansion upon freezing and versatility as a solvent
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 30-31
Homework:
1) Finish Penny Lab (Pre-Lab, tables, and Post-Lab) and make sure you bring your lab notebook back to school on Monday!
Monday, September 1st
Topic: No school - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2nd
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pg 26-27
Homework:
1) U2L2 Chemical Bonds Worksheet
2) Study for U2L2 Quiz Friday, September 5th
Wednesday, September 3rd
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pg 28
Homework:
1) U2L2 Ionic and Covalent Bonds Worksheet
2) Continue studying for U2L2 Quiz Friday, September 5th
Thursday, September 4th
Topic: U2L2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pg 29
Homework:
1) Study for U2L2 Quiz Tomorrow!
Friday, September 5th
Topic: U2L2 Quiz, Unit 2 Lesson 2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pg 29
Homework:
1) Read pages 30-31 in textbook and fill in Textbook Guided Reading format
2) All 9th grade students will need their lab goggles starting Wednesday next week! (September 10th)
Monday, August 25th
Topic: Cretinism Discussion, Unit 2 Lesson 1: Composition of matter
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 21-23
Homework:
1) Access PowerSchool and write a reflection about how you are currently performing in the class. What are some potential opportunity areas for growth? Get a parent/guardian signature on your reflection and discuss with them.
2) Unit 2 Lesson 1 Quiz moved to Thursday, August 28th
Tuesday, August 26th
Topic: Unit 2 Lesson 1: Composition of Matter; Scientific Skills Radioactive Decay; U2L1 Chemistry Worksheet
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 21-23
Homework:
1) Study Unit 2 Lesson 1 - quiz Quiz moved to Thursday, August 28th
2) Finish U2L1 Chemistry Worksheet to help you prepare for the quiz
Wednesday, August 27th
Topic: U2L1 Quiz, Unit 2 Lesson 2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 24-26
Homework:
1) Read textbook pgs 24-26 and complete Textbook Guided Reading format
2) Continue studying for U2L1 Quiz tomorrow, Thursday, August 28th
Thursday, August 28th
Topic: U2L2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Textbook Pages: Campbell Concepts and Connections pgs 24-26
Homework:
1) Read textbook pgs 27-29 and complete Textbook Guided Reading format
Friday, August 29th
Topic: U2L2: Bonds and Chemical Reactions, U2L2 Chemical Reactions Worksheet
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 27-29
Homework:
1) R&R weekend - no homework
Monday, August 18th
Topic: Unit 1 Lesson 3: Unit Conversions and the Metric System, Safety Test
Textbook Pages: Not in textbook
Homework:
1) Unit 1 Study Guide #8, 12-15, 21, 23-24 and Study for Free Response portion of Unit 1 Exam tomorrow
2) Rest of study guide and Part 2 of Unit 1 Exam Wednesday 8/20
Tuesday, August 19th
Topic: Review Scientific Method and Metric Conversions, Unit 1 Test Part 1 (Free Response)
Textbook Pages: N/A
Homework:
1) Finish Unit 1 Study Guide (I will collect this tomorrow) and Study for Unit 1 Exam Part 2 (Multiple Choice) tomorrow 8/20
2) Keys for Practice Test and Unit Conversions worksheet posted on under Syllabus and Materials in Unit 1 on Google Site
Wednesday, August 20th
Topic: Unit 1 Exam Part 2 (Multiple Choice/True/False)
Textbook Pages: N/A
Homework:
1) Read pgs 21-23 in your textbook and take notes using Textbook Guided Notes Format, make sure you have your lab composition notebook tomorrow!
Thursday, August 21st
Topic: Replicating Procedures Lab, Unit 2 Lesson 1: Matter and the Periodic Table
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 20-23
Homework:
1) Cretinism Case Study and research (1 article) - Read the case study and find one article that will help you answer the question at the end of the case study. Make sure the article is from a reputable source, NOT Wikipedia, ChatGPT, Google AI, etc. Either print the article out OR take notes on it and write down the entire URL if you don't have a printer. I will collect your articles/notes tomorrow.
2) Study Lesson 1 Class Notes
Friday, August 22nd
Topic: Lesson 1: Matter and the Periodic Table
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 24-25
Homework:
1) Study Unit 2 Lesson 1 Class Notes
2) Bring your Cretinism article and research article (or the notes you took if you don't have a printer) to class on Monday to turn in
3) Unit 2 Lesson 1 Quiz Wednesday, August 27th
Monday, August 11th
9th grade retreat
Tuesday, August 12th
9th grade retreat
Wednesday, August 13th
9th grade retreat
Thursday, August 14th
Topic: U1L2 Scientific Method, Socratic Discussion on Novum Organum
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections 1.4-1.8 pgs 5-9
Homework:
1) Read safety contract thoroughly and get signatures due tomorrow
2) Look over Unit 1 Study guide and start working on it
Friday, August 15th
Topic: U1L2: Design an experiment, types of experiments, FRQ Qualitative vs quantitative observations and the Scientific Method, Scientific Method Worksheet, U1L3: Lab Safety
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections 1.4-1.8 pgs 5-9
Homework:
1) Work on Unit 1 Study guide (complete at least 7 questions) due Monday 8/18
2) Study for Safety Test Monday 8/18
Unit 1 Exam Part 1 (Free Response) Tuesday August 19th
Unit 1 Exam Part 2 (Multiple Choice) Wednesday August 20th
Monday, August 4th
Topic: Themes of Biology (Organization, Energy Transfer, Interactions), Growth Mindset Socratic Discussion
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 2-5
Homework:
1) read and sign syllabus (parent and student signature) and study for syllabus quiz due tomorrow Tuesday 8/5
2) Read (take notes if you want) on 1.1-1.3 pgs 2-5 in textbook due tomorrow Tuesday 8/5
Tuesday, August 5th
Topic: U1L1 Characteristics of Life (Order/organization, Evolution)
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 2-5
Homework:
1) review class notes on Characteristics of Life due tomorrow
2) have binder organized with appropriate tabs as described in the syllabus due Thursday
Wednesday, August 6th
Topic: U1L1 Characteristics of Life (Regulation, Energy Processing, Growth and Development, Response to environment, Reproduction), Is it Alive? Activity
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 2-5
Homework:
1) read 1.4-1.6 pgs 6-8 of your textbook due tomorrow
2) have lab composition notebook and organized binder (with 5 tabs: Homework/Classwork, Notes, Study Guides, Tests/Quizzes, Labs/Projects) due tomorrow
Thursday, August 7th
Topic: U1L1 Characteristics of Life (Regulation, Energy Processing, Growth and Development, Response to environment, Reproduction),
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections pgs 2-5
Homework:
1) read 1.8 page 9 in your textbook and take notes using Textbook Guided Notes format due tomorrow
Friday, August 8th
Topic: Is it Alive? Activity, Characteristics of Life Activity, U2L2 Scientific Method and Parts of a Scientific Paper (Tyrone Hayes)
Textbook Pages: Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections 1.4-1.8 pgs 5-9
Homework:
1) read and annotate excerpts from Francis Bacon's Novum Organum due Thursday 8/14
2) Complete Francis Bacon Assignment Page due Thursday 8/14
Thursday, July 31st
Topic: Introduction to Class Procedures, Go over syllabus, Learn how to take notes (U1L0)
Textbook Pages: n/a
Homework:
1) read and annotate two articles (Grow Your Brain and Neurogenesis) due Monday 8/4
2) Signed syllabus and quiz due Tuesday 8/5
Friday, August 1st
Topic: Themes of Biology, Characteristics of Life (focus on order and evolution) (U1L1)
Textbook Pages: n/a
Homework:
1) read and annotate two articles (Grow Your Brain and Neurogenesis) due Monday 8/4
2) Signed syllabus and quiz due Tuesday 8/5