Schedule
6th and 8th Hour
Calendar 2023/2024
2nd Semester
5th and 8th Hour
AGENDA:
NO MORE PLANNERS THIS YEAR
AGENDA:
SET 6 #6: Planners Due Today Last Planner you will do this year
What traits would make an organism better adapted to survive?
AGENDA:
SET 6 #5:
What is evolution by natural selection?
AGENDA:
Book Questions on Pages 301 (1-8) and 307 (1-8) and 310 (1-6) Due Turn in hard copy to the box.
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 6 #4:
Explain the idea of spontaneous generation.
AGENDA:
Evolution PowerPoint
HOMEWORK:
NONE
Set 6 #3:
Explain how a mistake during DNA replication can affect the proteins synthesized?
AGENDA:
DNA/RNA Protein Synthesis Test
Scan Chapters 11 & 12 in your text Book (Looking/understanding big ideas)
Read Pages 279 - 290
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 6 #2:
What is a codon? What is an anticodon?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 6 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
Why is it important to understand the human genome?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #6: PLANNERS ARE DUE TODAY
What are the 3 types of RNA involved in protein synthesis? What is the function of each?
AGENDA:
DNA models Due
Codon Bingo with Prizes
Page 195 1-6
Page 199 1-9
Page 202 1-8
Page 210 1-11 Due Next class turn in via google classroom
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #5:
What does the abbreviation DNA stand for?
AGENDA:
DNA models Due Next class
Page 195 1-6
Page 199 1-9
Page 202 1-8
Page 210 1-11
Codon Bingo with Prizes (Won't Happen with Sub will play upon my return)
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #4:
What is a nucleotide and what are the 3 parts?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #3:
What does the term "virulent" mean to you?
AGENDA:
Finish any presentation we need to
Genetics Exam Due
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #2:
When do you think most mutations in DNA occur? Why?
AGENDA:
Present Genetic Disorder Research Projects
Finish Genetics Exam Due Today
Read Pages 193 -210
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 5 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
Explain the similarities and difference in your DNA with that of another organism's.
AGENDA:
Complete your Genetic Disorder Research Project
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 4 #6: PLANNER SHEET DUE TODAY
Describe differences between P, F1 and F2 Generations.
AGENDA:
Genetic Disorders research project Due
Genetic Disorders will be assigned in class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SET 4 #5:
What are genotype and phenotype? How are they similar? How are they different?
AGENDA:
Page 178 and 186 Due in google classroom
Investigating Inherited Traits Activity Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
APRIL 8th Monday
SET 4 #4:
Explain the terms homozygous and heterozygous. What do they refer to. How are similar? How are they different?
AGENDA:
Dihybrid Crosses Worksheet Due Today
Genotype vs phenotype Worksheet Due Next Class
Pages 178 1-8 and 186 1-7 Due Next Class (Submit via google classroom)
HOMEWORK:
NONE
APRIL 4th Thursday
SET 4 #3:
Explain the difference between a dominate allele and a recessive allele?
AGENDA:
Monohybrid Crosses Worksheet Due Next Class
Dihybrid Crosses Worksheet Due NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
NONE
APRIL 2nd Tuesday
SET 4 #2:
Why did Mendel begin all his experiments by self pollinating for several generations?
AGENDA:
Finger Prints and Incomplete Dominance Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
MARCH 21st Thursday
SET 4 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
How is it possible that brown eyed parents can have blue eyed offspring?
What characteristics are passed on from parents to offspring?
What characteristics are influenced by behavior and/or environment?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
MARCH 19th Tuesday
SET 3 #6: Planner sheets due today
Why/how is cytokinesis different in plants and animals?
AGENDA:
Cell Division Test
Read pages 172-186
HOMEWORK:
NONE
MARCH 15th Friday
SET 3 #5:
Spermatogenesis and oogenesis are very similar. Explain how they are different.
AGENDA:
Pages 153/159/164 Questions Due today In Google Classroom
Cell cycle and division Review
HOMEWORK:
Get Ready for your test
MARCH 11th Monday & MARCH 13th Wednesday
SET 3 #4:
What is the process called that makes sperm cells? How many does it make?
What is the process called that makes egg cells? How many does it make?
AGENDA:
Page 153 Problems 1-8
Page 159 Problems 1-9
Page 164 Problems 1-9 All Questions should be answered with full sentences and submitted via google classroom.
Cell Cycle Mitosis Due NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
NONE
MARCH 7th Thursday
SET 3 #3:
What is the process that occurs in meiosis that results in increased genetic variation?
AGENDA:
Vocabulary Review Crossword Due Today
Mitosis in Plants Lab Due Today
Read Pages 161 - 164
HOMEWORK:
NONE
MARCH 1st Friday
SET 3 #2:
What do the terms DIPLOID and HAPLOID mean?
AGENDA:
Making Karyotypes Due Today
Vocabulary Review Crossword DUE NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 28th Wednesday
SET 3 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
What is a karyotype? Why are they useful?
AGENDA:
Making Karyotypes Due NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 26th Monday
SET 2 #6: PLANNER SHEETS DUE TODAY
How is a chess set similar to a set of human chromosomes?
AGENDA:
Cell Division PowerPoint and NoteOutlines
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 22nd Thursday
SET 2 #5:
Describe how oxygen is able to get into and out of chloroplasts and mitochondria?
AGENDA:
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration EXAM
Read Pages 150 - 159
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 20th Tuesday
SET 2 #4:
Explain how cellular respiration is ultimately dependent of photosynthesis?
AGENDA:
Worksheets 7-1 and 7-2 Can use on your test next class
Study Guide Cellular Respiration Can use on your test next class
Study Guide Photosynthesis Can use on your test next class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 14th Wednesday
Set 2 #3:
Provide a summary of cellular respiration. (Location, what is accomplished)
AGENDA:
Pages 136 and 144 Due in Google classroom at the start of class
7-1 Worksheet Due NEXT CLASS
7-2 Worksheet Due NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 12th Monday
Set 2 #2:
How are aerobic and anaerobic respiration similar? How are they different?
AGENDA:
Read Pages 137 - 144
Page 136 Problems 1-7 and Page 144 Problems 1-9 Due next class in Google Classroom. Please write full sentences.
HOMEWORK:
2 Liter bottles for Root beer lab
FEBRUARY 8th Thursday
Set 2 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
Explain or Draw what a mitochondria looks like.
AGENDA:
Read Pages 131- 136
2 Liter bottles for Root beer lab
HOMEWORK:
NONE
FEBRUARY 6th Tuesday
Set 1 #6: PLEASE TURN YOUR PLANNER SHEETS INTO THE BOX TODAY
What three environmental factors have the most affect on photosynthesis?
AGENDA:
Work on Photosynthesis Project Due Next class
HOMEWORK:
Finish Projects
FEBRUARY 2nd Friday
Set 1 #5:
Why is a cyclical reaction (like the calvin cycle) more efficient than a non cyclical pathway?
AGENDA:
Pages 118 and 124 Due Today (Turn in Via Google Classroom)
Photosynthesis Project Due February 8th
HOMEWORK:
NONE
JANUARY 31st Wednesday
Set 1 #4:
What important products besides oxygen, do we get from photosynthesis?
AGENDA:
Finish How to Grow a Planet if Needed
Light Reaction Concept Map (Notes)
HOMEWORK:
Ch 6 Page 118 Problems 1-8 and Page 124 Problems 1-8 Due (Turn in Via Google Classroom)
JANUARY 29th Monday
Set 1 #3:
Explain how all the food we eat eventually relates back to plants capturing energy from the sun.
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
JANUARY 25th Thursday
Set 1 #2:
Where does photosynthesis occur? Be as specific as possible in your answer.
AGENDA:
6-1 Worksheet Due Next Class
6-2 Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
6-1 and 6-2 Worksheets
JANUARY 23rd Tuesday
Set 1 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
In what direction do molecules move in simple diffusion?
AGENDA:
Books and Contracts
Page 114 Color and Label a Chloroplast
HOMEWORK:
Signatures and Book Cover
Read Pages 113 - 124
JANUARY 18th 8th Hour Final Exam
JANUARY 17th 6th Hour Final Exam
JANUARY 10th Wednesday and JANUARY 12th Friday
AGENDA:
Any Missing Work should get Completed
Check in Text Books
Final Exam Essay Question: "Why is it important to study biology even if you are not planning a career in biology?"
Your response must be typed and brought with you to your final exam.
HOMEWORK;
NONE
JANUARY 8th Monday
Set 6 #6: DUE TODAY
What is your favorite thing we learned about this semester in biology?
AGENDA:
Test Cells and Cell Transport
HOMEWORK:
NONE
JANUARY 4th Thursday
Set 6 #5:
When a cell takes in substances through endocytosis the outside of the membrane becomes the inside of the vessicle. What does this suggest about the membrane?
AGENDA:
Cells Enrichment Worksheet Due Next Class
Study for Test Next Class
HOMEWORK:
Study for Test Next class
JANUARY 2nd Tuesday
Set 6#4 :
Explain how homeostasis is maintained with both passive and active transport.
AGENDA:
Pages 102 (1-8) and 106 (1-9) Turned in to Google Classroom Due Next Class
Worksheet 5-1 and Worksheet 5-2 Due Next Class
HOMEWORK
NONE
DECEMBER 14th Thursday
Set 6 #3:
During diffusion molecules move in what direction?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
Enjoy your break and take care of anything you might have missing in class
DECEMBER 12th Tuesday
Set 6#2:
What are the 2 major components of the cell membrane? Why is the cell membrane said to be selectively permeable?
AGENDA:
Cell Membrane Coloring Worksheet Due Today
HOMEWORK:
NONE
DECEMBER 8th Friday
Set 6 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
Why do cells need pumps?
AGENDA:
Cell Membrane Coloring Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
DECEMBER 6th Wednesday
Set 5 #6: Planner Sheets Due Today
How is a scent molecule able to fill an entire room? Explain
AGENDA:
Cell Catalog Due Today
HOMEWORK:
NONE
DECEMBER 4th Monday
Set 5# 5:
What is energy? What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
AGENDA:
Cell Catalogs work on Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 30th Thursday
Set 5 #4:
Describe what would happen to a cell if the membrane was stiff and not fluid?
AGENDA:
Work on Catalogs
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 28th Tuesday
Set 5 #3:
What does rough ER do for a cell? Why is it important?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
Catalogs
NOVEMBER 17th Friday
Set 5 #2:
What would happen to a cell if it had no lysosomes?
AGENDA:
Pages 71, 76, 85 and 90 Questions Due Today Turn in Via Google Classroom
Organelle Worksheet Due Next Class
Cells as a Factory Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 15th Wednesday
Set 5 #1: Get New PLANNER SHEETS Today
What is an organelle? How are they similar to cells?
AGENDA:
Plant Cells Worksheet Due Today
Pages 71, 76, 85 and 90 Due Next Class Turn in Via Google Classroom Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 13th Monday
Set 4 #6: DUE TODAY
Why is a large surface area to volume ratio important for cells?
AGENDA:
Eukaryotic Cells Power Point and Notes Due Today
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 9th Thursday
Set 4 #5:
Which of the following are made of cells and which are not. (Brick, Dandelion, Glass, Stone, Baseball bat, beetle).
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 7th TUESDAY
Set 4 #4:
What are functional groups? How do they determine the properties of organic compounds?
AGENDA:
Bio Chemistry Test
HOMEWORK:
NONE
NOVEMBER 2nd THURSDAY
Set 4 #3:
Why are nucleic acids vital to life?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE but you SHOULD Fill your Review out and get ready for Test NEXT CLASS
OCTOBER 31st TUESDAY
Set 4 #2:
Explain how monomers and polymers are related to each other.
AGENDA:
Chapter 3 Book Questions (Pages 54 and 60) Due Today
3-1 Worksheet and 3-2 Worksheet with Macromolecule Worksheet Due
Matter Review Due Today
Periodic Fun Due Next Class
Chemical Bonding Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
OCTOBER 26th Thursday
Set 4 #1: Get new PLANNER SHEETS today
Explain how the "R" group is different in amino acids
AGENDA:
3-1 Worksheet and 3-2 Worksheet with Macromolecule Worksheet Due Next Class
Page 54 Problems 1-10 and Page 60 Problems 1-10 Due Next class (Turn in on Goolge Classroom)
HOMEWORK:
Bring your white elmers glue please
OCTOBER 24th Tuesday
Set 3 #6: Due Today
Explain what an enzyme does, how it does what it does and why they are essential to life?
AGENDA:
Carbon Compounds of Life Worksheet Due Today
HOMEWORK:
Bring White Elmers Glue to Next class
OCTOBER 20th Friday
Set 3 #5:
Why can the process of cooking an egg not be undone? (Hint think atoms and proteins).
AGENDA:
Finish Notes and Note Outlines from Last class and Turn in
Carbon Compounds of Life Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
NONE
OCTOBER 18th Wednesday
Set 3 #4:
Why do some atoms share electrons while others just give them up or take them?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
OCTOBER 16th Monday
Set 3 #3:
An aqueous solution that contains more hydroxide ions than hydronium ions is called what? What about about the reverse?
AGENDA:
TEST #1
Read Pages 51-60
HOMEWORK:
NONE
OCTOBER 12th Thursday
OCTOBER 10th Tuesday PSAT DAY
Set 3 #2:
How are the atoms of a solid, liquid and gas similar? How are they different?
AGENDA:
Chem Think Tutorial Web Page Particulate Nature and Atomic Structure and Worksheet Due Today
HOMEWORK:
Get Ready for your Test
OCTOBER 5th Thursday
Set 3 #1: (PLANNER SHEETS)
Compare and contrast ionic and covalent bonds
AGENDA:
Finish Hunting the Elements Video and Turn in Video Guide
Chem Think Tutorial Web Page Particulate Nature and Atomic Structure and Worksheet
HOMEWORK:
NONE
OCTOBER 3rd Tuesday
Set 2 #6: Due Today
What is matter?
AGENDA:
Dimensional Analysis, Scientific Notation and Microscope Quiz
Submit you Chapter 2 Questions in Google classroom
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 28th Thursday
Set 2 #5:
How can you tell if a substance is an acid or base?
AGENDA:
Chemistry of Life NOTES and PowerPoint
Read Pages 39 - 44
Add Page 44 Problems 1-9 to Pages 37 and 34
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 26th Tuesday
Set 2 #4:
What does is mean if a molecule or compound is "polar"?
AGENDA:
Chemistry of Life NOTES and PowerPoint
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 21st Thursday
Set 2 #3:
Why is it important to be able to convert units?
AGENDA:
Read Pages 35 - 37
Page 37 Problems 1-8 Added to Page 34 Questions
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 19th Tuesday
Set 2 #2:
What is an element? What is a compound? What are the top 6 elements in a living organisms?
AGENDA:
Read Pages 31 - 34
Page 34 Problems 1-9 (Chapter 2 Questions should be title)
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 15th Friday
Set 2 #1: (PLANNER SHEETS)
How many liters are in in 150 kiloliters? How do you begin to solve a problem like this?
AGENDA:
Biology 2010 Worksheet Due Next Class
HOMEWORK:
SEPTEMBER 13th Wednesday
Set 1 #6: Due Today Please Turn in when finished
Why do scientists use the metric system?
AGENDA:
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 11th Monday
Set 1 #5:
How do you calculate total magnification of a microscope?
AGENDA:
Chapter 1 Questions Pages 9, 12, 19, 24 Due
Microscope Anatomy Reading
How to Use The Microscope Reading
HOMEWORK:
NONE
SEPTEMBER 7th Thursday
Set 1 #4:
What are the 3 major domains that all living things fall into?
AGENDA:
Read Pages 21-24
Page 24 Problems 1-9 added to Pages 9/12/19 CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS DUE NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
Book Questions
SEPTEMBER 5th Tuesday
Set 1 #3:
What does it mean that all organisms are "interdependent"?
AGENDA:
Read Pages 13 - 19
Add Page 19 Problems 1-9 to Pages 9 and 12
Basic Math Worksheet Due NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
Anything not finished in class
AUGUST 31st
Set 1 #2:
What characteristics do all living things have in common?
AGENDA:
Lab Safety Contracts and Syllabus Due
Read Pages 5 - 12
Questions (Page 9 #1-10 & Page 12 #1-9) Full Sentences
Characteristics of Life Worksheet DUE NEXT CLASS
HOMEWORK:
Any work not finished in class
AUGUST 29th
Set 1 #1: (PLANNER SHEETS)
Why are you taking biology? What do you hope to learn in biology class?
AGENDA:
Anonymous Response
What makes you most excited this school year?
What is one thing you wish everyone at school knew about you?
What is your biggest goal this school year?
Lab Safety Contracts (Need Parent Signatures Due Next class)
Syllabus Due (Need Parent Signature Due Next Class)
HOMEWORK:
Get signatures on Syllabus and Lab Safety Contracts
Text Books