Standards on test tomorrow
8.0 Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein
8.1 Explaining relationships among DNA, genes, and chromosomes
8.2 Listing significant contributions of biotechnology to society, including agricutural and medical practices (Examples: insulin, HGH)
8.4 Relating ways chance, mutagens, and genetic engineering increase diversity (Examples: insertion, deletion, translocation, inversion, recombinant DNA)
Standard 8.3 will be covered in Benchmark review next week
8.1 Explaining relationships among DNA, genes, and chromosomes
8.2 Listing significant contributions of biotechnology to society, including agricutural and medical practices (Examples: insulin, HGH)
8.4 Relating ways chance, mutagens, and genetic engineering increase diversity (Examples: insertion, deletion, translocation, inversion, recombinant DNA)
Standard 8.3 will be covered in Benchmark review next week
Wednesday, December 9
All Classes
**STANDARD 8 TEST TOMORROW**
Topics today: Recombinant DNA, Transgenic organisms, Biotechnology in industry, medicine and agriculture
Transcribe and translate 30 nucleotide sequence made for homework
Section 12 in spiral workbook for review
**STANDARD 8 TEST TOMORROW**
Topics today: Recombinant DNA, Transgenic organisms, Biotechnology in industry, medicine and agriculture
Transcribe and translate 30 nucleotide sequence made for homework
Section 12 in spiral workbook for review
Wednesday, December 8
All Classes
Complete and correct Handout - 11.3 R&SG / DNA Replication
Conclude lesson on mutations: Inversions, Translocations, Mutagens
Two types of mutagens with examples: Radiation and Chemical
HONORS homework: Build a 30 nucleotide DNA strand that starts with the start sequence (TAC) and ends with a Stop sequence (ATT / ATC / ACT)
STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10
Complete and correct Handout - 11.3 R&SG / DNA Replication
Conclude lesson on mutations: Inversions, Translocations, Mutagens
Two types of mutagens with examples: Radiation and Chemical
HONORS homework: Build a 30 nucleotide DNA strand that starts with the start sequence (TAC) and ends with a Stop sequence (ATT / ATC / ACT)
STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10
Tuesday, December 7
All Classes
Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
PS Lab 11.3 on pg 299 - comparing normal to sickle cell hemoglobin based on point mutation
Types of mutations: point mutation, frameshift mutation (insertion and deletion)
11.3 R & SG and DNA replication handout
STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10
BENCHMARK EXAM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16
Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
PS Lab 11.3 on pg 299 - comparing normal to sickle cell hemoglobin based on point mutation
Types of mutations: point mutation, frameshift mutation (insertion and deletion)
11.3 R & SG and DNA replication handout
STANDARD 8 TEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 10
BENCHMARK EXAM WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16
Monday, December 6
All Classes
RNA vs DNA - contrast the 3 structural differences of DNA and RNA; contrast the roles of the two nucleic acids
Types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA - know the function of each
STANDARD 8 TEST - THURSDAY DEC 10
RNA vs DNA - contrast the 3 structural differences of DNA and RNA; contrast the roles of the two nucleic acids
Types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA - know the function of each
STANDARD 8 TEST - THURSDAY DEC 10
Thursday, December 3
All Classes
Quiz on DNA structure and function
Spiral Workbook pgs 224 and 226
Complete a table contrasting the structure of DNA and RNA
Quiz on DNA structure and function
Spiral Workbook pgs 224 and 226
Complete a table contrasting the structure of DNA and RNA
Wednesday, December 2
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Correct PS Lab from last night (Chargaff's Rule)
Lecture - Chargaff's Rule; Sequence of Nucleotides carries genetic information
11.1 R & SG (picture above)
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture - Sequence of Nucleotides carries genetic information
Complete and correct 11.1 R & SG (picture above)
DNA Replication - enzymes: Helicase, polymerase, ligase; semiconservative; rate
DNA Replication activity
Correct PS Lab from last night (Chargaff's Rule)
Lecture - Chargaff's Rule; Sequence of Nucleotides carries genetic information
11.1 R & SG (picture above)
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture - Sequence of Nucleotides carries genetic information
Complete and correct 11.1 R & SG (picture above)
DNA Replication - enzymes: Helicase, polymerase, ligase; semiconservative; rate
DNA Replication activity
Tuesday, December 1
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Lecture on CH 11.1 - Role of DNA in living things; Hershey and Chase; Structure of DNA and nucleotides; Watson and Crick
Complete Problem Solving Lab 11.1 on pg 283
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture on CH 9.1 & 9.2 - Relate DNA, genes, chromosomes; Hershey and Chase; Structure of DNA and nucleotides; Rosalind Franklin; Watson and Crick; Chargaff's Rule; Anti-parallel nature of complimentary DNA strands
Complete Reinforcement and Study Guide 11.1
(Link to this on Wednesdays Blog)
Lecture on CH 11.1 - Role of DNA in living things; Hershey and Chase; Structure of DNA and nucleotides; Watson and Crick
Complete Problem Solving Lab 11.1 on pg 283
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture on CH 9.1 & 9.2 - Relate DNA, genes, chromosomes; Hershey and Chase; Structure of DNA and nucleotides; Rosalind Franklin; Watson and Crick; Chargaff's Rule; Anti-parallel nature of complimentary DNA strands
Complete Reinforcement and Study Guide 11.1
(Link to this on Wednesdays Blog)
Monday, November 30
Work Completed with Substitute:
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Read CH 11.1
Write a 3 - 5 sentence paragraph about what DNA is and its parts. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES
Answer the following questions:
pg 287 # 1-5
pg 306 # 8
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Define Key Terms on pg 160 (CH 9) and pg 181 (CH 10)
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Read CH 11.1
Write a 3 - 5 sentence paragraph about what DNA is and its parts. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES
Answer the following questions:
pg 287 # 1-5
pg 306 # 8
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Define Key Terms on pg 160 (CH 9) and pg 181 (CH 10)
Wednesday, November 18
All Classes
Practice Genetics Problems from Spiral workbook pgs 205-208 (including some dihybrid crosses)
SpongeBob Genetics!!! Here's a link to the handouts we did in class today. Great practice for Friday's test!
http://sciencespot.net/Media/gen_spbobgenetics.pdf
Genetics Test Friday, November 20
Practice Genetics Problems from Spiral workbook pgs 205-208 (including some dihybrid crosses)
SpongeBob Genetics!!! Here's a link to the handouts we did in class today. Great practice for Friday's test!
http://sciencespot.net/Media/gen_spbobgenetics.pdf
Genetics Test Friday, November 20
Tuesday, November 17
All Classes
Genetics Quiz
Practice Genetics problems from spiral book pgs 198 - 200
Genetics Quiz
Practice Genetics problems from spiral book pgs 198 - 200
Monday, November 16
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer: pg 262 # 4
Notes / Lecture : Law of Independent Assortment, Working Dihybrid cross problems
Completed practice problems on board
Compete 10.1 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Notes / Lecture: Law of Independent Assortment, Phenotypic probabilities in monohybrid heterozygous crosses and dihybrid heterozygous crosses
Practice problem pg 236 # 3
Complete 10.1 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Bellringer: pg 262 # 4
Notes / Lecture : Law of Independent Assortment, Working Dihybrid cross problems
Completed practice problems on board
Compete 10.1 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Notes / Lecture: Law of Independent Assortment, Phenotypic probabilities in monohybrid heterozygous crosses and dihybrid heterozygous crosses
Practice problem pg 236 # 3
Complete 10.1 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Friday, November 13
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Powerpoint / Lecture : Review terms Dominant, Recessive, Homozygous, Heterozygous, Genotype, Phenotype
Apply Rule of Dominance and Law of Segregation to complete Monohybrid Crosses
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Powerpoint / Lecture: Punnet Square - Placement of gametes and individuals
Determining phenotypic and genotypic probabilities using Punnett Squares
Practice Problems on overhead
Powerpoint / Lecture : Review terms Dominant, Recessive, Homozygous, Heterozygous, Genotype, Phenotype
Apply Rule of Dominance and Law of Segregation to complete Monohybrid Crosses
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Powerpoint / Lecture: Punnet Square - Placement of gametes and individuals
Determining phenotypic and genotypic probabilities using Punnett Squares
Practice Problems on overhead
Thursday, November 12
ALL CLASSES
Complete "Genetics with a Smile" Lab
Use construction paper, markers, colored pencils, scissors to create your smiley for display
Complete "Genetics with a Smile" Lab
Use construction paper, markers, colored pencils, scissors to create your smiley for display
Tuesday, November 10
ALL CLASSES
Begin "Genetics with a Smile" Lab -- work in pairs, use a coin to determine the genotype of male and female gametes, then determine the genotype of the offspring
Determine phenotype then sketch out smiley
Begin "Genetics with a Smile" Lab -- work in pairs, use a coin to determine the genotype of male and female gametes, then determine the genotype of the offspring
Determine phenotype then sketch out smiley
Monday, November 9
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Lecture / Powerpoint: CH 10.1 - Gregor Mendel, Mendel's experiments with pea plants, Rule of Unit Factors, Rule of Dominance, Law of Segregation
Homework: pg 253 Foldable
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture / Powerpoint : Gregor Mendel, Mendel's experiments with pea plants, Rule of Dominance, Rule of Unit Factors, Law of Segregation (CH 12.1)
Lecture / Powerpoint: CH 10.1 - Gregor Mendel, Mendel's experiments with pea plants, Rule of Unit Factors, Rule of Dominance, Law of Segregation
Homework: pg 253 Foldable
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Lecture / Powerpoint : Gregor Mendel, Mendel's experiments with pea plants, Rule of Dominance, Rule of Unit Factors, Law of Segregation (CH 12.1)
Thursday, November 5th
All classes reviewed for tomorrow's Standard 6 Test. I've added two study tools to the blog for you to print and use at home.
Wednesday, November 4
All Classes
1. Returned graded meiosis diagrams
2. Grade 10.2 R & SG that was completed yesterday (12 pts Bronze)
3. Students create a 10 question quiz for Standard 6 -- we will exchange quizzes tomorrow to review before Friday's test.
**STANDARD 6 TEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH**
1. Returned graded meiosis diagrams
2. Grade 10.2 R & SG that was completed yesterday (12 pts Bronze)
3. Students create a 10 question quiz for Standard 6 -- we will exchange quizzes tomorrow to review before Friday's test.
**STANDARD 6 TEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH**
Tuesday, November 3rd
9th Grade Core Subject teachers are team planning all day. Here's the work with the sub:
All Classes
CH 10.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide (graded)
CH 10.2 Concept Mapping
CH 8 Chapter Assessment
All Classes
CH 10.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide (graded)
CH 10.2 Concept Mapping
CH 8 Chapter Assessment
Monday, November 2
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer: pg 278 # 9 & 10
United Streaming Video - Principles of Meiosis
Lecture / Notes - Meiosis (Phases of Meiosis I and II, Homologous Chromosomes, Diploid, Haploid)
Homework - Use pg 267 to diagram and label the stages of Meiosis
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.10
United Streaming Video - Principles of Meiosis
Lecture / Notes - Overview of Meiosis ; Stages of Meiosis I
Homework - Use pgs 200 - 201 to diagram and label the stages of Meiosis
Bellringer: pg 278 # 9 & 10
United Streaming Video - Principles of Meiosis
Lecture / Notes - Meiosis (Phases of Meiosis I and II, Homologous Chromosomes, Diploid, Haploid)
Homework - Use pg 267 to diagram and label the stages of Meiosis
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.10
United Streaming Video - Principles of Meiosis
Lecture / Notes - Overview of Meiosis ; Stages of Meiosis I
Homework - Use pgs 200 - 201 to diagram and label the stages of Meiosis
Friday, October 30
I'm out of school today for bus recertification -- Here's the assignments left with the sub.
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Spiral Workbook pgs 189 - 192
Read CH 10.2
pg 264 Problem Solving Lab
pg 273 # 1-2
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Spiral Workbook pgs 189 - 192
Read 11.4 and 11.5
pg 206 # 6 & 7
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Spiral Workbook pgs 189 - 192
Read CH 10.2
pg 264 Problem Solving Lab
pg 273 # 1-2
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Spiral Workbook pgs 189 - 192
Read 11.4 and 11.5
pg 206 # 6 & 7
Thursday, October 29
Biology (All Classes)
Bellringer - Study for Quiz
Mitosis Quiz - Complete and Grade
Review pg 185 in Spiral workbook and preview meiosis
Bellringer - Study for Quiz
Mitosis Quiz - Complete and Grade
Review pg 185 in Spiral workbook and preview meiosis
Wednesday, October 28
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer: pg 218 # 10 - 11
Powerpoint / Notes - Cytokinesis (compare plant and animal); comparing multi- and unicellular mitosis
Handout: 8.2 R & SG
Homework: Study for Mitosis Quiz
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.02
Powerpoint / Notes - Cytokinesis (compare plant and animal) and Interphase (G1, S, G2)
Handout: 8.2 R & SG
Homework: Study for Mitosis Quiz
Bellringer: pg 218 # 10 - 11
Powerpoint / Notes - Cytokinesis (compare plant and animal); comparing multi- and unicellular mitosis
Handout: 8.2 R & SG
Homework: Study for Mitosis Quiz
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.02
Powerpoint / Notes - Cytokinesis (compare plant and animal) and Interphase (G1, S, G2)
Handout: 8.2 R & SG
Homework: Study for Mitosis Quiz
Tuesday, October 27
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer - pg 210 # 5
Class Activity - pg 210 # 6 - include drawings of each stage of mitosis in the table (use pg. 207)
Section 8.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Homework - pg 212 Problem Solving Lab 8.3 / pg 219 # 19 - 23
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer - Clicker Questions 11.02 and 11.05
Powerpoint / Notes - 4 Phases of Mitosis: Diagrams and events
Section 8.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Homework - Media Activity 11.2 (instructions on page 207)
Bellringer - pg 210 # 5
Class Activity - pg 210 # 6 - include drawings of each stage of mitosis in the table (use pg. 207)
Section 8.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Homework - pg 212 Problem Solving Lab 8.3 / pg 219 # 19 - 23
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer - Clicker Questions 11.02 and 11.05
Powerpoint / Notes - 4 Phases of Mitosis: Diagrams and events
Section 8.2 Reinforcement and Study Guide
Homework - Media Activity 11.2 (instructions on page 207)
Monday, October 26
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer: Complete pgs 184 - 185 in spiral workbook
VIDEO - Steve Spangler Science # 2
Lecture / Notes - 4 Phases of Mitosis - recognize by cell appearance and description of events
Important terms: haploid - diploid / mitosis - meiosis / somatic cells - sex cells / sex chromosomes - autosomes
Homework - Read CH 8.2
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Complete pgs 184 - 185 in spiral workbook
VIDEO - Steve Spangler Science # 2
Lecture / Notes - Chromosomes (Homologous chromosomes - Human Genome - Somatic cells vs Sex Cells in terms of pliody)
Homework - Read 11.2
Bellringer: Complete pgs 184 - 185 in spiral workbook
VIDEO - Steve Spangler Science # 2
Lecture / Notes - 4 Phases of Mitosis - recognize by cell appearance and description of events
Important terms: haploid - diploid / mitosis - meiosis / somatic cells - sex cells / sex chromosomes - autosomes
Homework - Read CH 8.2
Honors Biology (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Complete pgs 184 - 185 in spiral workbook
VIDEO - Steve Spangler Science # 2
Lecture / Notes - Chromosomes (Homologous chromosomes - Human Genome - Somatic cells vs Sex Cells in terms of pliody)
Homework - Read 11.2
Standard 6
We'll be working on Standard 6 for the next few weeks. Tentative test date around Friday Nov 6.
6.0 Describe the roles of mitotic and meiotic divisions during reproduction, growth, and repair of cells.
6.1 Comparing sperm and egg formation in terms of ploidy
Example: ploidy - haploid, diploid
6.2 Comparing sexual and asexual reproduction
6.0 Describe the roles of mitotic and meiotic divisions during reproduction, growth, and repair of cells.
6.1 Comparing sperm and egg formation in terms of ploidy
Example: ploidy - haploid, diploid
6.2 Comparing sexual and asexual reproduction
Friday, October 23
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer - pg 204 Problem Solving Lab
Powerpoint and Discussion from CH 8.2 - Cell Division summary - Chromosome Structure and Function - Cell Cycle Overview: Interphase (3 phases), Mitosis, Cytokinesis
Correct and Discuss Section 9.1 in spiral workbook
Complete Section 9.2 in spiral workbook
Homework: Read Chapter 8 Section 2
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.1
Powerpoint and Discussion from CH 11.1 - Cell Cycle Overview - Binary Fission in Prokaryotic cells
correct and discuss section 9.1 in spiral workbook
Complete Section 9.2 in spiral workbook
Homework: Read Ch 11.1
Bellringer - pg 204 Problem Solving Lab
Powerpoint and Discussion from CH 8.2 - Cell Division summary - Chromosome Structure and Function - Cell Cycle Overview: Interphase (3 phases), Mitosis, Cytokinesis
Correct and Discuss Section 9.1 in spiral workbook
Complete Section 9.2 in spiral workbook
Homework: Read Chapter 8 Section 2
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: Clicker Question 11.1
Powerpoint and Discussion from CH 11.1 - Cell Cycle Overview - Binary Fission in Prokaryotic cells
correct and discuss section 9.1 in spiral workbook
Complete Section 9.2 in spiral workbook
Homework: Read Ch 11.1
Thursday, October 22
STANDARD 5 TEST
After the test - we worked on Section 9 in the spiral workbook to preview Standard 6
After the test - we worked on Section 9 in the spiral workbook to preview Standard 6
Wednesday, October 21
All Classes
Bellringer: Write out an example of competition that exists at the community level of the ecological hierarchy.
Create collaborative Venn Diagram on board from class responses - comparing populations to communities and communities to ecosystems.
Practice Test Questions for review.
Standard 5 Test tomorrow.
Bellringer: Write out an example of competition that exists at the community level of the ecological hierarchy.
Create collaborative Venn Diagram on board from class responses - comparing populations to communities and communities to ecosystems.
Practice Test Questions for review.
Standard 5 Test tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 20
Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5)
Bellringer: pg 62-63 # 6, 19, 22 - write out questions
ID terms: niche, habitat, competition
Determine types of competition that exist at levels of ecological hierarchy
Construct 10 term Venn Diagram for two levels of ecological hierarchy
Homework: Finish Venn Diagram
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: pg 491 # 3
Discuss differentiation in plant cells (pg 466-467) and animal cells (pg 188-189)
ID terms: niche, habitat, competition
Determine types of competition that exist at levels of ecological hierarchy
Homework: Construct 2 - 10 term Venn Diagrams: Population / Community and Community / Ecosystem
Bellringer: pg 62-63 # 6, 19, 22 - write out questions
ID terms: niche, habitat, competition
Determine types of competition that exist at levels of ecological hierarchy
Construct 10 term Venn Diagram for two levels of ecological hierarchy
Homework: Finish Venn Diagram
Honors (Periods 2, 6, 7)
Bellringer: pg 491 # 3
Discuss differentiation in plant cells (pg 466-467) and animal cells (pg 188-189)
ID terms: niche, habitat, competition
Determine types of competition that exist at levels of ecological hierarchy
Homework: Construct 2 - 10 term Venn Diagrams: Population / Community and Community / Ecosystem
Standard 5
We're working on Standard 5 this week and the test is Thursday
5.0 - Identify cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems as levels of organization in the biosphere
5.1 - Recognizing that cells differentiate to perform specific functions (Examples: ciliated cells to produce movement, nerve cells to conduct electrical charges)
5.0 - Identify cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems as levels of organization in the biosphere
5.1 - Recognizing that cells differentiate to perform specific functions (Examples: ciliated cells to produce movement, nerve cells to conduct electrical charges)
Monday, October 19
Biology (1st, 3rd, 5th periods)
bellringer: pg 37 Problem Solving Lab
Finished Ecological Hierarchy (notes on Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere)
Graded AHSGE work from Friday
Homework: pg 45 Section Assessment # 1-3
Honors Biology (2nd, 6th, 7th periods)
bellringer: pg 3 "Exercise" at bottom of page
Finished Ecological Hierarchy (notes on Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere) - Built example hierarchy starting with individual
Graded AHSGE work from Friday
Upcoming Test (All periods)
Standard 5 Test - Thursday, October 22
bellringer: pg 37 Problem Solving Lab
Finished Ecological Hierarchy (notes on Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere)
Graded AHSGE work from Friday
Homework: pg 45 Section Assessment # 1-3
Honors Biology (2nd, 6th, 7th periods)
bellringer: pg 3 "Exercise" at bottom of page
Finished Ecological Hierarchy (notes on Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere) - Built example hierarchy starting with individual
Graded AHSGE work from Friday
Upcoming Test (All periods)
Standard 5 Test - Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 16
I was out of school Friday - we had a sub and worked on graphing, tables, and reviewed the ecological hierarchy. This is a GRADED assignment:
AHSGE workbook pgs 386 - 65 - 68 - 70 - 72 (Write questions and answers)
AHSGE workbook pgs 386 - 65 - 68 - 70 - 72 (Write questions and answers)
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