AP Biology EC

Wednesday, March 26th

--> Today we continued our lesson on Genetics. We covered dihybrid crosses and probability and patterns of inheritance. Homework: Unit 5 pgs 111-133 in your workbook due Wednesday, April 2nd.

Friday, March 28th

--> AP Biology 2022 FRQ #2 (time yourself for 20 minutes) - crossing over [*see group chat for graphing template]

--> AP Biology 2021 FRQ #2 (time yourself for 20 minutes) - pedigree  

due Friday, April 4th

Wednesday, February 19th

--> watch DNA replication, transcription, and translation videos posted to the GroupMe and answer the following questions:

1. For what purposes would the cell do DNA replication? How does the antiparallel nature of DNA impact DNA replication? How does the complementary nature of the strands impact DNA replication?

2. Why do you need to transcribe DNA into RNA before synthesizing proteins? Why can't you directly translate DNA into protein?

Friday, February 21st

--> Today, we went over our data from the potato core osmosis lab and interpreting graphs/calculating the x-intercept. For homework, finish reading Chapter 6 (Genes and Gene Regulation) in your workbook and complete the chapter 6 practice test

Wednesday, February 12th

--> Today, we did the potato core osmosis lab. For homework, begin reading chapter 6 in your workbook re: Genes and Gene Expression

Friday, February 14th

--> Today, we reviewed the data from the potato core osmosis lab and received handouts for how to write lab reports. For homework, compete potato core osmosis calculations and graph your results. Answer the following questions:

1. Graph your data.

2. What is the x-intercept for your mass graph? What does this value mean?

3. Write the discussion section of a lab report and works cited. 

Wednesday, February 5th

--> read over Potato Osmosis Lab and answer pre-lab questions; prepare to start the lab next Wednesday after school

Friday, February 7th

--> cellular respiration FRQs from previous AP Test

Wednesday, January 29th

--> finish reading Unit 3 Cellular Energetics in your workbook, complete practice questions on pg 84-94 in your workbook

Friday, January 31st

--> Complete Cellular Respiration Packet

Wednesday, January 15th

--> Read and annotate pages 59-72 in your workbook 

Friday, January 17th

--> Read through Labs packet and complete practice test at the end, Read pages 155-159 in your workbook about DNA technology (it will help you understand one of the labs), Don't forget to time yourself!

Wednesday, December 11th

--> Read and annotate pg 80-84 in your workbook 

Friday, December 13th

--> Read and annotate pgs 66-72 in your workbook 

Wednesday, December 4th

--> Read and annotate pgs 73-79 in your workbook

Friday, December 6th

--> Finish packet “A Quick Review of Energy Transformations”

Wednesday, November 20th

--> Read and annotate pgs 59-65 in your workbook, Chemical Reactions worksheet, on back of worksheet write essay on: how enzymes act as catalysts for chemical reactions (hint: EA, how)

Friday, November 22nd

--> Packet “What factors affect chemical reactions in cells?”

Wednesday, November 13th

--> Identifying Cell Parts and Understanding their Functions Packet, Practice questions on pgs 54-58 of your workbook - time yourself 1.5 minutes per question

Friday, November 15th

--> Read and annotate pgs 59-65 in your workbook 

Wednesday, November 6th

--> none

Friday, November 8th

--> Life is Cellular packet

Wednesday, October 30th

--> finish any reading you haven't finished

Friday, November 1st

--> Chapter 4 Drills Packet

Wednesday, October 23rd

--> Read and annotate pgs 41-48 in your book (due Fri Oct 25th)

Friday, October 25th

--> Macromolecule Packet and finish reading pgs 49-53

Wednesday, October 2nd

--> Read and annotate Unit 1 Chemistry of Life Packet pgs 25-34, Payment/Registration for test due Nov 1st

Friday, October 4th

--> MC #1-23 pgs 34-37

Wednesday, September 25th

--> Finish College Board practice test

Friday, September 27th

--> Finish practice test if you haven't already, Payment for course due Monday September 30th, Review Quarter 1 Homework Calendar/Schedule below

Wednesday, September 18th

--> Get Course Contract signed and follow THREE steps for registration DUE Monday, September 30th

Friday, September 20th

--> Complete College board practice test due Friday, September 27th

Went over 11/17 Homework Packet in Class