June 1st 2B 8:15 – 10:25

4B 10:30 – 12:40



June 2nd 2A 8:15 – 10:25

4A 10:30 – 12:40



June 3rd 1B 8:15 – 10:25


































June 1st 2B 8:15 – 10:25

4B 10:30 – 12:40


June 2nd 2A 8:15 – 10:25

4A 10:30 – 12:40


June 3rd 1B 8:15 – 10:25

3B 10:30 – 12:40


June 4th 1A 8:15 – 10:25

3A 10:30 – 12:40

Friday’s Schedule



8:15 – 9:15 First Period

9:20 – 10:20 Second Period

10:25 – 11:25 Third Period

11:30 – 12:30 Fourth Period


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CLASS WORK DATE 27 & 28 May Review for Exams
CLASS WORK DATE: 26 & 27 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth

Pre-IB Biology:

1.WARM-Up: Review CH 4 & 5 Handouts

2. Brief discussion & Take CH 4 & 5 Exam

3. Presentations will continue Week of 26 May

4. Continue preparation for Final EXAM

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Review CH 4 & 5 Handouts

2. Brief discussion & Take CH 4 & 5 Exam

3. Presentations will continue Week of 26 May

4. Continue preparation for Final EXAM


HOMEWORK:

Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class

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EOC Make-up OTHER EOC Exams Tues, 26 May in the Cafeteria
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day

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CLASS WORK DATE: 21 & 22 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth

1.WARM-Up: Review/Do Work on CH 5 Assessment, p. 135 & 137

2. Introduce Zoo Guest Presenter

3. Presenter Shares Information about Animals/Habitat/etc.

4. Presentations will continue Week of 26 May

5. Continue preparation for Final EXAM

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Review/Do Work on CH 5 Assessment, p. 135 & 137

2. Introduce Zoo Guest Presenter

3. Presenter Shares Information about Animals/Habitat/etc.

4. Presentations will continue Week of 26 May

5. Continue preparation for Final EXAM


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
3. Study for CH 4 & 5 EXAM/NEXT Mon/Tues
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
3. Study for CH 4 & 5 EXAM/NEXT Mon/Tues


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EOC Make-up FRI. 22 May in the Cafeteria
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day

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CLASS WORK DATE: 20 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth

1A Pre-IB Bio Rm. S223, 2A Pre-IB Bio Rm. S225, 4A Pre-IB Bio Rm. 222

1.WARM-Up: Do Questions p. 132

2. Do CH5 Assessment Questions, p. 135, #s 1-10,
Answers ONLY.
Do #s, 12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21 &22, write complete
sentences.

3. Do FCAT Questions, p. 137, answers ONLY.

4. Review CH4 & CH5 for EXAM/NEXT Mon & Tues

5. Continue taking FINAL Exam Review notes


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
3. Study for CH 4 & 5 EXAM/NEXT Mon/Tues
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
3. Study for CH 4 & 5 EXAM/NEXT Mon/Tues

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EOC Make-up / FRI. 22 May in the Cafeteria
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day

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CLASS WORK DATE: 18 & 19 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth

1.WARM-Up: Review for EOC EXAM using handout review

2. Check-off Exam Review Notes

3. Take EOC EXAM

4. Return Exam Review notes

5. Continue taking Exam Review notes

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Review for EOC EXAM using handout review

2. Check-off Exam Review Notes

3. Take EOC EXAM

4. Return Exam Review notes

5. Continue taking Exam Review notes


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class

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EOC Make-up FRI. 22 May in the Cafeteria
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day




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CLASS WORK DATE: 14 & 15 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth
NOTE: AP History EXAM/ 14 April/ALL students testing….
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Do 5-2, Section Assessment questions,
p. 127 & Questions, p. 132

2. Discussion CH 5/Check-off CH 5 Voc Packet

3. Do Exam Review Student Presentations

4. Continue taking Exam Review notes

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do 5-3 Section Assessment questions, p. 132

2. Discussion CH 5/Check-off CH 5 Voc Packet

3. Do Exam Review Student Activity

4. Continue taking Exam Review notes

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day



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CLASS WORK DATE: 12 & 13 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Do 5-1, Section Assessment questions,
p. 123
Do: Analyzing Data, p. 123

2. Discussion CH 5/Check-off CH 5 Voc Packet

3. Do Exam Review Student Presentations

4. Hand back CH 4:1-2 Quiz

5. Continue taking Exam Review notes

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do 5-2 Section Assessment questions, p. 127

2. Discussion CH 5/Check-off CH 5 Voc Packet

3. Do Exam Review Student Activity

4. Hand back CH 4:1-2 Quiz

5. Continue taking Exam Review notes

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day

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CLASS WORK DATE: 8 & 11 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Review Handout 4:1-2 & Key Terms/Prep
for CH 4:1-2 Quiz Voc++

2. COLLECT CH 4:1-2 Handout/Brief discussion

3. Take CH 4:1-2 Quiz

4. Continue work on CH 5 Vocabulary Packet

5. Do student Review Exam presentation/Taking Notes

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Review Handout 4:1-2 & Key Terms/Prep
for CH 4:1-2 Quiz Voc++

2. COLLECT CH 4:1-2 Handout/Brief discussion

3. Take CH 4:1-2 Quiz

4. Continue work on CH 5 Vocabulary Packet

5. Do 5-1, Section Assessment questions, p. 123

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Note-taking on Exam Review Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day


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CLASS WORK DATE: 6 & 7 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Define CH 4-1 Key Terms, p. 87.

2. Check-off CH 4 Handout/Discussion

3. Do student review presentations

4. Take Exam Review Notes

5. Start CH 5 Vocabulary Packet

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Define CH 4-1 Key Terms, p. 87.

2. Do FCAT questions, p. 117

3. Do CH 5 Vocabulary Packet Handout

4. Take Exam Review Notes/Use Review Handout/
Students Have Exam Review Handout

5. Start prep for Quiz/CH 4:1-2/Voc & Handout

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for Quiz/CH 4:1-2 Voc & Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for Quiz/CH 4:1-2 Voc & Handout
2. Complete any work not completed in class
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Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25 Fri/Jun 5th/Make-up day


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CLASS WORK DATE: 4 & 5 May 2009
STANDARDS: G.2.4.2 Ecosystem & change; G.2.4.5 Limits to population growth
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 97.

2. Discussion CH 4:2 What Shapes an Ecosystem?

3. Do CH 4 Handout/COLLECT LAB Books/Daphnia/Design

4. Start Exam Review discussions/Hand back Quiz

5. Do 1st notes on Exam Review

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 97.

2. Discussion CH 4:2 What Shapes an Ecosystem?

3. Do CH 4 Questions, p. 115, #s, 1-10, 13, 15, 20,
21, 24, 25

4. Start Exam Review discussions

5. Do 1st notes on Exam Review

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Start prep for Quiz/Semester Exam/EOC
2. Complete any work not completed in class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. 1. Start prep for Quiz/Semester Exam/EOC
2. Complete any work not completed in class

Semester Exam Schedule
Mon/Jun 1st/2B/4B Wed/Jun 3rd/1B/3B
Tues/Jun 2nd/2A/4A Thurs/Jun 4th/1A/3A
TIME: ALL 10:25-12:25

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CLASS WORK DATE: 30 April & 1 May 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Read Analyzing Data, p. 158
Do Questions. Review notes for CH 6 Quiz

2. Discuss Transitions

3. Take Quiz/CH 6/COLLECT CH 6 Handout

4. Do Activity/Small groups 1 & 2/Design an Experiment,
p. 161 & Technology/ w/Environmental Temperatures &
Daphnia///////Write each up as a lab w/ data sheets.

5. Regroup & discuss Technology Activity


Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)

1. WARM-Up: Read Analyzing Data, p. 158
Do Questions. Review notes for CH 6 Quiz

2. Take CH 6 Quiz

3. Do CH 4 Handout /Climates and Populations

4. Read CH 4 Sections 1-2


Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1.Complete any work not completed in class.

Honors BIOLOGY:
1.Complete any work on CH 14 Handout not completed in class.


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CLASS WORK DATE: 28 & 29 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 149

2. Discussion CH 6/Humans in the Biosphere

3. Do Vocabulary Key Term/Selected

4. Do questions, pp. 156 & 160

5. Start prep for CH 6 Quiz


Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)

1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 149

2. Discussion CH 6/Humans in the Biosphere

3. Do Vocabulary Key Term/Selected

4. Do questions, pp. 156 & 160

5. Start prep for CH 6 Quiz


Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1.Study for CH 6 Environmental Quiz

Honors BIOLOGY:
1.Study for CH 6 Environmental Quiz
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CLASS WORK DATE: 24 & 27 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Diagram & briefly describe the Bio/History
Timeline on pp. 154-155.

2. Activity: Timed Division of Labor Task/Small Groups
Complete Handout CH 6, pp. 138-162
NOTE: All member in the group must complete the
task.

3. Hand back Quiz CH 16-17

4. Start prep for CH 6/ Environmental Quiz


Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)

1. WARM-Up: Diagram & briefly describe the Bio/History
Timeline on pp. 154-155.

2. Activity: Timed Division of Labor Task/Small Groups
Complete Handout CH 6, pp. 138-162
NOTE: All member in the group must complete the
task.

3. Hand back Quiz CH 16-17

4. Start prep for CH 6/ Environmental Quiz

Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1.Start prep for CH 6 Environmental Quiz

Honors BIOLOGY:
1.Start prep for CH 6 Environmental Quiz

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CLASS WORK DATE: 22 & 23 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 422

2. Discussion CH 17:1-2/Warm-up for Quiz

3. Take Quiz CH 16-17 Handout++/COLLECT Handout 16/17

4. Recognition of EARTH DAY/APRIL 22/View Video/
Environmental Issues

5. Write five (5) questions and answers relating to
Environmental Issues

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 422

2. Discussion CH 17:1-2/Warm-up for Quiz

3. Take Quiz CH 16-17 Handout++/COLLECT Handout

4. Recognition of EARTH DAY/APRIL 22/View Video/
Environmental Issues

5. Write five (5) questions and answers relating to
Environmental Issues

Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete reading CH 17
Honors BIOLOGY:
1.Complete reading CH 17




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CLASS WORK DATE: 20 & 21 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 369

2. Diagram and briefly explain Fig. 16-6, 16-7 & 16-8, pp. 399

3. Do questions, p. 402

4. Do Video/Islands & Evolution

5. Do CH 17:2 Outline/Note-Taking

6. Start prep for CH 16/17 Handout++ Quiz

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 402

2. Diagram and briefly explain Fig. 16-6, 16-7 & 16-8, pp. 399

3. Do questions, p. 410, p. 413, #s, 17-24.

4. Do CH 17:2 Outline/Note-Taking

5. Start prep for CH 16/17 Handout++ Quiz

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for Quiz CH 16/17 Handout
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for Quiz CH 16 & 17 Handout
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CLASS WORK DATE: 17 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 396

2. NOTE: 2B Latin Form/////

3. View Video/ Islands & Evolution

4. Start prep fro CH 16 & 17 Quiz/Handout Info


Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222

1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 396

2. Brief discussion/CH 16

3. View Video/ Islands & Evolution

4. Handback: Voc Packet/CH 15:3 Outline/CH 15 Test

5. Continue CH 16/17 Handout

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 16/17 Handout
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 16/17 Handout



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CLASS WORK DATE: 15 & 16 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Re-read page 376. Review Voc Handout

2. Check-off Assessment pp. 386 & 391 answers

3. Discuss (1) page Creative Writing Activity

4. Do Adaptation Activity

5. Take CH 15 Test/Change Over Time

6. COLLECT: Voc Packet/CH 15:3 Outline

7. Start CH 16/17 Handout

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Re-read page 376. Review Voc Handout

2. Check-off Assessment pp. 386 & 391 answers

3. Do Adaptation Activity

4. Take CH 15 Test/Change Over Time

5. COLLECT: Voc Packet/CH 15:3 Outline

6. Start CH 16/17 Handout

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 16/17 Handout
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 16/17 Handout



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CLASS WORK DATE: April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Review Vocabulary Key Terms & Handout

2. Discussion: Complete Vocabulary info

3. View Video/Take Video Notes/Video Quiz

4. Take CH 15 Voc Quiz

5. Do Questions, p. 377

6. Start writing one (1) page Creative Writing Activity
Do Creative Writing Activity, p. 377
Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Review Vocabulary Key Terms & Handout

2. Discussion: Complete Vocabulary info

3. View Video/Take Video Notes/Video Quiz

4. Take CH 15 Voc Quiz

5. Do Questions, p. 377

6. Start writing one (1) page Creative Writing Activity

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete reading CH 15
2. Complete Creative Writing Activity/Due NEXT CLASS
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete reading CH 15
2. Complete Creative Writing Activity/Due NEXT CLASS

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CLASS WORK DATE: 6 & 7 April 2009

STANDARDS: D.1.4.4 (Earth’s change over time; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things AA) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 372

2. COLLECT: CH 13 Handout/Changing the Living World

3. Discussion: CH 13 The Puzzle of Life’s Diversity

4. Start Handout CH 15 Vocabulary Packet

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 372

2. COLLECT: CH 13 Handout/Changing the Living World

3. Discussion: CH 13 The Puzzle of Life’s Diversity

4. Start Handout CH 15 Vocabulary Packet


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. 1. Complete CH 15 Vocabulary Packet
2. Study for CH 15 Vocabulary Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
3. Complete CH 15 Vocabulary Packet
4. Study for CH 15 Vocabulary Quiz
3rd Quarter Grades Out April 7th

Welcome BACK from Spring Break!


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CLASS WORK DATE: 25 & 26 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 309
Review CH 11 & 12 Handouts

2. Brief discussion

3. Take Formative/ Discuss Formative

4. View Video

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 309
Review CH 11 & 12 Handouts

2. Brief discussion/Hand back Exam/Papers

3. Take Formative/ Discuss Formative

4. View Video


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class on CH 13

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class on CH 13
3rd Quarter Grades Out April 7th

Spring Break Begins March 30th/Relax & Refresh

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CLASS WORK DATE: 16 & 17 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1.WARM-Up: Review for CH 11 Test
2. Brief discussion: COLLECT CH 11: 3 & 5 Outline
Froggy CH 11 Assessment Questions
3. Take CH 11 Test
4. Read CH 12: 1-3/Do Outline/Note-taking CH 12: 2-3
5. Continue preparation for 3rd Quarter Exam

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Review for CH 11 Test
2. Brief discussion: COLLECT CH 11: 3 & 5 Outline
Froggy CH 11 Assessment Questions
3. Take CH 11 Test
4. Read CH 12: 1-3/Do Outline/Note-taking CH 12: 2-3
5. Continue preparation for 3rd Quarter Exam

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for 3rd Quarter Exam
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for 3rd Quarter Exam

3rd Quarter EXAM SCHEDULE:
3/19 2B & 4B 3/23 1B & 3B
3/20 2A & 4A 3/24 1A & 3A


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CLASS WORK DATE: 12 & 13 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do CH 11 Assessment, p. 283, #s,
1-10: Write the answer with the letter.
Do Standardized Test Prep//FCAT Prep,
p. 285
2. View Video: Genetics of Diversity (26 min)

3. Do Handout: Review CH 11/On back side/Quarter
Review for Your Info & Exam Study

4. Do: Understanding Concepts Questions, p. 283,
#s, 11-21. Write complete sentences
5. Continue preparation for CH 11 Test
Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)
1. WARM-Up: Do CH 11 Assessment, p. 283, #s,
1-10: Write the answer with the letter.
Do Standardized Test Prep//FCAT Prep,
p. 285

2. Do Handout: Review CH 11/ Complete in class
NOTE: On back side/Quarter Review for Your Info & Exam Study/as time permits

3. Do: Understanding Concepts Questions, p. 283,
#s, 11-21. Write complete sentences

4. Continue preparation for CH 11 Test
HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH 11 Test/NEXT CLASS
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH 11 Test/NEXT CLASS

3rd Quarter EXAM SCHEDULE:
3/19 2B & 4B 3/23 1B & 3B
3/20 2A & 4A 3/24 1A & 3A



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CLASS WORK DATE: 10 & 11 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up: Review for CH 11:1-2 Quiz

2. COLLECT/Discuss Genetics Incom. Dominance Handout

3. COLLECT: Vocabulary Packet 11:1-2

4. Brief discussion/Take Quiz 11:1-2

5. Take Quiz

6. Start Outline/Note-Taking 11:3 & 5

Honors Biology:
1.WARM-Up: Review for CH 11:1-2 Quiz

2. COLLECT/Discuss Genetics Incom. Dominance Handout

3. COLLECT: Vocabulary Packet 11:1-2

4. Brief discussion/Take Quiz 11:1-2

5. Take Quiz

6. Start Outline/Note-Taking 11:3 & 5
HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Outline 11:3 & 5
2. Start study for CH 11 Test
Honors BIOLOGY:
1.Complete Outline 11:3 & 5
Start study for CH 11 Test

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CLASS WORK DATE: 6 & 9 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up: Review for CH 11:1-2 Quiz

2. COLLECT/Discuss Genetics Incom. Dominance Handout

3. COLLECT: Vocabulary Packet 11:1-2

4. Brief discussion/Take Quiz 11:1-2

5. Take Quiz

6. Start Outline/Note-Taking 11:3 & 5

Honors Biology:
1.WARM-Up: Review for CH 11:1-2 Quiz

2. COLLECT/Discuss Genetics Incom. Dominance Handout

3. COLLECT: Vocabulary Packet 11:1-2

4. Brief discussion/Take Quiz 11:1-2

5. Take Quiz

6. Start Outline/Note-Taking 11:3 & 5
HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Outline 11:3 & 5
2. Start study for CH 11 Test
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Outline 11:3 & 5
2. Start study for CH 11 Test


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CLASS WORK DATE: 4 & 5 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 274

2. COLLECT: Into Genetic Handout

3. Discussion 11:1-3 & Genetic Handout

4. Start Incomplete Dominance Handout

5. View Genetic Video/Bill Nye

Honors Biology:

1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 269 & p. 274

2. COLLECT: Into Genetic Handout

3. Discussion 11:1-3 & Genetic Handout

4. Start Incomplete Dominance Handout

5. View Genetic Video/Bill Nye

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Incomplete Dominance Genetics/Problems Handout
2. Study for CH 11:1-2 Voc++ Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Incomplete Dominance Genetics/Problems Handout
2. Study for CH 11:1-2 Voc++ Quiz

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CLASS WORK DATE: 2 & 3 March 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 266

2. Do Inquiry Activity, p. 262 Are Traits Inherited?

3. Discussion 11:1 The Work of Gregor Mendel

4. Small Group Activity: Genetics Intro Handout

5. Complete ppt. presentations/Hand back 11-4 Quiz

Honors Biology:
1.WARM-Up: Do questions p. 266

2. Do Inquiry Activity, p. 262 Are Traits Inherited?

3. Discussion 11:1 The Work of Gregor Mendel

4. Small Group Activity: Genetics Intro Handout

5. Complete ppt. presentations/Hand back 11-4 Quiz

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Introduction to Genetics/Problems Handout
2. Start study for CH 11:1-2 Voc++ Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Introduction to Genetics/Problems Handout
2. Start study for CH 11:1-2 Voc++ Quiz

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CLASS WORK DATE: 26 & 27 February 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up: Review CH 11-4 Handouts & Notes

2. Brief discussion Meiosis

3. COLLECT: 11:4 Handout/Voc Terms

4. Take CH 11:4 Quiz

5. Complete ppt. Presentations: Stem Cells

6. Start CH 11:1-3 Vocabulary Packet

Honors Biology:

1.WARM-Up: Review CH 11-4 Handouts & Notes

2. Brief discussion

3. COLLECT: 11:4 Handout/Voc Terms

4. Take CH 11:4 Quiz

5. Complete ppt. Presentations: Stem Cells

6. Start CH 11:1-3 Vocabulary Packet

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 11:1-3 Vocabulary Packet
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 11:1-3 Vocabulary Packet


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CLASS WORK DATE: 24 & 25 February 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY
1.WARM-Up:Diagram & Briefly, describe,
Figures, 11-15,11-16,11-17,pp.276-278

2. Discuss CH 11:4

3. Continue ppt. Presentations: Stem Cells

4. Prep for Quiz 11:4/Next Class

Honors Biology:
1.WARM-Up: Diagram & Briefly, describe,
Figures, 11-15,11-16,11-17, pp.276-278

2. Discuss CH 11:4

3. Continue ppt. Presentations: Stem Cells

4. Prep for Quiz 11:4/Next Class


HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 11-4 Voc++ Quiz/Next Class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 11-4 Voc++ Quiz/Next Class

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CLASS WORK DATE: 20 & 23 February 2009

STANDARDS: F.2.4.1 (Asexual & Sexual reproduction),F.2.4.2 (DNA & Protein Synthesis),F.2.4.3(Mutations & Natural Selection) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY & Honors Biology
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 278, 11-4, #s, 1-5

2. Discuss CH 10 Quiz

3. Discuss/Check-off: In Vitro & Meiosis/ CH 11:4

4. COLLECT: Stem Cell ppt. print-outs

5. Do Stem Cell presentations ppt.


Pre-IB Biology:
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)

1. WARM-Up: Do FCAT questions p. 259.
Write the answer with the letter
Review CH 10 Vocabulary Handout

2. Take CH 10 Vocabulary++ Quiz

3. Do Handout: In Vitro & Meiosis/ CH 11:4

4. Read: CH 11:4 Meiosis

5. COLLECT: Stem Cell Research ppt.

6. Start Stem Cell Presentations
HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Define Key Terms 11:4
2. Read CH 11:1-2 /Introduction to Genetics
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Read CH 11:1-2 /Introduction to Genetics

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CLASS WORK DATE: 18 & 19 February 2009

STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….
1A-Rm.S223, 2A-Rm.S225 & 4A-Rm.222 (Pre-IB Bio)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do FCAT questions p. 259.
Write the answer with the letter
Review CH 10 Vocabulary Handout

2. Take CH 10 Vocabulary++ Quiz

3. Do Handout: In Vitro & Meiosis/ CH 11:4

4. Read: CH 11:4 Meiosis


Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222
(2B:Rm. S225 Pre-IB Bio)

1. WARM-Up: Do FCAT questions p. 259.
Write the answer with the letter
Review CH 10 Vocabulary Handout

2. Take CH 10 Vocabulary++ Quiz

3. Do Handout: In Vitro & Meiosis/ CH 11:4

4. Read: CH 11:4 Meiosis

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Complete work on Power Point/Stem Cells Research/p.253/ Due Feb 20/23
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Complete work on Power Point/Stem Cells Research/p.253/Due Feb 20/23
SEE STEM CELL RUBRIC BELOW>>>>>>>>>

Stem Cell Research /Pro’s & Con’s Power Point RUBRIC

Criteria Points
1. Title w/correct graphic & short introductions
2. Bibliography w/minimum 3-4 sources/ include brief conclusion
3. Pros’ & Cons’ ( at least 3-4 each)
4. Content must be accurate and recent dates
5. Your opinion must be stated. (Pro OR Con)
6. Graphics should be used, appropriate w/ information on the slide.
Be creative. This task should reflect growth since your first ppt. task.
Note: Animation maybe used.

TOTAL POINTS _______________ 2
Turn-in 1 page print out (6 slides); save on USB.

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CLASSWORK DATE 13 & 17 FEB 2009

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE AND EVALUATE……

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions, p. 252

2. Check-off Voc Packet

3. Do CH 10-3 Outline

4. Do Questions: Assessment p. 257, #s. 15-25

5. Handout Progress Reports


HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions, p. 252

2. Check-off Voc Packet

3. Do CH 10-3 Outline

4. Do Questions: Assessment p. 257, #s. 15-25

5. Handout Progress Reports
HOMEWORK
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH 10:1-2 Voc++ Quiz/Next Class
3. Power-point Stem Cell Research Due/ Feb 20/23
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH 10:1-2 Voc++ Quiz/Next Class
3. Power-point Stem Cell Research Due/Feb 20/23

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CLASS WORK DATE: 11 & 12 February 2009

STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 249, #s, 1-6
Do Analyzing Data, p. 249,
Draw the Table/Answer questions, 1-4

2. Discussion: CH 10:2

3. Do Activity: Microscope

4. Start CH 10 Vocabulary Packet

Honors Biology: 3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222


1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 249, #s, 1-6
Do Analyzing Data, p. 249,
Draw the Table/Answer questions, 1-4

2. Do CH 10 Vocabulary Packet Handout

3. Do questions, p. 257, Understanding Concepts,
#s, 11-14.

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10 Voc++ Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10 Voc++ Quiz



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CLASS WORK DATE: 9 & 10 February 2009

STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….


PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 243, #s 1-4

2. Check-off: CH 10:1-2 Outline

3. Discussion: CH 10:1-2 & Test CH 7, 35 & 39

4. Do Diagrams: p. 245, Fig, 10-4 & pp. 246-247,
Fig. 10-5

Honors Biology:3B-Rm. 220/4B-Rm. 222


1. WARM-Up: questions, p. 243, #s 1-4

2. Check-off: CH 10:1-2 Outline

3. Discussion: CH 10:1-2 & Test CH 7, 35 & 39

4. Do Diagrams: p. 245, Fig, 10-4 & pp. 246-247,
Fig. 10-5

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10 Voc++ Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10 Voc++ Quiz

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CLASSWORK DATE 5 & 6 FEB 2009

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE AND EVALUATE……


PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do CH 39 Assessment questions,
p. 1027, #s, 1-10. (Answers only).

2. COLLECT: Practice Test HANDOUT

3. Take Test CH 7, 35 & 39

4. Read CH 10: Sections 1 & 2

5. Do Handout: Ch 10: 1-2/C. Notes

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Do CH 39 Assessment questions,
p. 1027, #s, 1-10. (Answers only).

2. COLLECT: Practice Test HANDOUT

3. Take Test CH 7, 35 & 39

4. Read CH 10: Sections 1 & 2

5. Do Handout: Ch 10: 1-2/C. Notes

HOMEWORK
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10:1-2 Voc++ Quiz
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Start study for CH 10:1-2 Voc++ Quiz

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CLASSWORK DATE 3 & 4 FEB 2009

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE AND EVALUATE……

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Section questions, 39-2;
p. 1008, #s, 1-5

2. Diagram 39-2, p. 998, The Endocrine Glands

3. Do questions, p. 1015, Sec. 39-3


4. View Video: The Endocrine Glands

5. Start CH 7 “Practice Test” in class


HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions, Sec. 39-3, p. 1015

2. Brief, discussion on handouts, CH 7, 35 & 39

3. CHECK-OFF CH 39 Handout/Practice Test CH 7

4. View Video: The Endocrine System

5. Do Assessment, p. 917, #s. 1-10


HOMEWORK
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Chapter Test/CH 7, 35, 39/Next Class
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Chapter Test/CH 7, 35, 39/Next Class

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CLASS WORK DATE: 30 Jan & Feb 2 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 1002, #s, 1-5

2. COLLECT: Green Handout CH 39: The Endocrine System

3. View Video: The Nervous System/Discussion

4. Take Formative

5. Start study for CH Test: 7, 35 & 39

Honors Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 1002, #s, 1-5

2. COLLECT: Green Handout CH 39: The Endocrine System

3. Do Section 39-2; Assessment questions, p. 1008,
#s, 1=5

4. Diagram 39-2, p. 998, The Endocrine Glands

5. Do CH 7 “Practice Test” in class

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH Test/CH 7, 35 & 39
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for CH Test/ CH 7, 35, 39

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NOTE: 2B CLASS...I've heard only positive things about your behavior while I was out during Magnet work.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!! Thanks, Ms. R.
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CLASS WORK DATE: 28 & 29 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Examine Fig. 7-19, p. 189. Answer the
question for Fig. 7-19. What is
happening in the illustration?
Answer “Connecting Concepts, p. 189.
Review for Voc++ Quiz, CH 7-3.

2. Brief, discussion CH 7:3/COLLECT Voc Packet/CH 7:3/Check-off Questions, p. 197, #s 19-25/CH 35 Handout

3. Take CH 7:3 Voc++ Quiz

4. Do Handout CH 39: The Endocrine System

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Examine Fig. 7-19, p. 189. Answer the
question for Fig. 7-19. What is
happening in the illustration?
Answer “Connecting Concepts, p. 189.
Review for Voc++ Quiz, CH 7-3.

2. Brief, discussion CH 7:3/COLLECT Voc Packet/CH 7:3/Check-off Questions, p. 197, #s 19-25/CH 35 Handout

3. Take CH 7:3 Voc++ Quiz

4. Do Handout CH 39: The Endocrine System

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Formative Test/CH 7, 35 & 39
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Formative Test/ CH 7, 35, 39

(((NOTE: Students keep CH 39 handout to study for Formative; in addition to CH 7, 35 & 39).))))


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CLASS WORK DATE: 26 & 27 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Fig. 7-16, p. 186, include, the
explanations. Do Analyzing Data, p. 188, answer
questions, #s, 1-3 and diagram the chart.

2. Do Vocabulary Packet/Handout/For definitions,
write SEE KEY TERMS/That you have completed.

3. Do Handout CH 35: Sections 1, 2, & 3/ The Human
Body++

4. Continue studying for Ch 7:3/Vocabulary++ Quiz

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Fig. 7-16, p. 186, include, the
explanations. Do Analyzing Data, p. 188, answer
questions, #s, 1-3 and diagram the chart.

2. Do Vocabulary Packet/Handout/For definitions,
write SEE KEY TERMS/That you have completed.

3. Do Handout CH 35: Sections 1, 2, & 3/ The Human
Body++

4. Continue studying for Ch 7:3/Vocabulary++ Quiz
HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Quiz/ CH 7:3/Voc++/Next class

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Study for Quiz/ CH 7:3/Voc++/Next class

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CLASS WORK DATE: 22 & 23 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 189

2. Discussion CH 7:3, Cell Membranes

3. Diagram Cell Membrane, p. 182

4. Do Cell Membrane Model Activity

5. COLLECT CH 7:3 Outlines

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 189

2. Discussion CH 7:3, Cell Membranes

3. Diagram Cell Membrane, p. 182

4. Do Cell Membrane Model Activity

5. COLLECT CH 7:3 Outlines

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Do questions, p. 197, #s 19-25
2. Start preparing for CH 7:3 Quiz

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Do questions, p. 197, #s 19-25
2. Start preparing for CH 7:3 Quiz

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CLASS WORK DATE: 20 & 21 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things) EXPLAIN, EXPLORE and EVALUATE….

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Review CH 7 Handouts for Quiz

2. Discussion CH 7: 1,2, & 4: COLLECT Voc Pac & Outline

3. Take Quiz: Vocabulary++ CH 7: 1, 2, & 4

4. Do CH 7:3 Outline/Hand-back papers

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Review CH 7 Handouts for Quiz

2. Discussion CH 7: 1,2, & 4: COLLECT Voc Pac & Outline

3. Take Quiz: Vocabulary++ CH 7: 1, 2, & 4

4. Do CH 7:3 Outline/Hand-back papers

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 7:3 Outlines
2. Define CH 7:3 Voc. Key Terms

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 7:3 Outlines
2. Define CH 7:3 Voc. Key Terms

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CLASSWORK DATE 14 & 15 Jan 2009

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read p. 192, Careers in Biology
Write a one paragraph summary
of the job of a histotechnologist.

2. Do CH 7 Assessment questions 11-19, p. 197.
Write complete sentences for answers.

3. Read Handout/”Should the Government Fund Scientific
Research.” Answer questions on backside of handout on a separate sheet of paper.

4. Write a one ½ to ¾ page handwritten summary.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read p. 192, Careers in Biology
Write a one paragraph summary
of the job of a histotechnologist.

2. Do CH 7 Assessment questions 11-19, p. 197.
Write complete sentences for answers.

3. Read Handout & write a one page handwritten
summary.
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
Continue preparing for CH 7: 1, 2 & 4 Vocabulary Quiz

Parents: Wow! Semester Exams have been given. In general, most students scored nicely. Ask your child, how did they score.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
Continue preparing for CH 7: 1, 2 & 4 Vocabulary Quiz

NOTE: Parents Semester Exam make-ups are scheduled for
January 14 & 15. Any student not making up an exam will receive a zero score.

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CLASS WORK DATE: 12 & 13 January

STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 181, #s 1-5

2. Class 1/A Do CH 7:2 Note-taking Outline

3. Class 1/A Discussion CH 7:1-2

4. Class 2/A & 4/A Take Semester Exam

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 181, #s 1-5

2. Class 3/B Do CH 7… Note-taking Outline

3. Class 3/B Discussion CH 7:1-2

4. Class 2/B & 4/B Take Semester Exam

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Start studying for CH 7:1-2 Vocabulary Quiz
2. CH 7 Vocabulary & Outlines due next class
3. Due for ALL classes/Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced,
Times Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Start studying for CH 7:1-2, Vocabulary Quiz
2. CH 7 Vocabulary & Outlines due next class
3. Due for ALL classes/Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced,
Times Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page

Semester Exam Schedule:
January 8 1A/3A
January 9 1B/3B
January 12 2A/4A
January 13 2B/4B

Students do plan your time wisely for study and rest...
Success follows... Ms. R.


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CLASS WORK DATE: 8 & 9 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 173, #s 1-5

2. Take Semester Exam/1A

3. Review for Semester Exam/2A/4A/2B/4B

4. Do Note-taking/Outline/Handout CH 7:1-2

5. Diagram Plant & Animal Cells, p. 175

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions, p. 173, #s 1-5

2. Take Semester Exam/1A

3. Review for Semester Exam/2A/4A/2B/4B

4. Do Note-taking/Outline/Handout CH 7:1-2

5. Diagram Plant & Animal Cells, p. 175

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue studying for Semester Exam
2. Complete Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced, Times
Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page
3. Complete CH 7 Vocabulary Packet
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue studying for Semester Exam
2. Complete Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced, Times
Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page
3. Complete CH 7 Vocabulary Packet

Semester Exam Schedule:
January 8 1A/3A January 12 2A/4A
January 9 1B/3B January 13 2B/4B


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CLASS WORK DATE: 6 & 7 January 2009
STANDARDS: G.1.4.1(Interdependence of living things),F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Read CH 7 Introduction/Briefly, diagram
and describe the Biology & History
Timeline; pp. 170-1/Do Questions
p. 193; CH 7:4
2. Complete Sci. Fair Info

3. Review for Semester Exam

4. Do CH 7:1-2 Vocabulary Handout/Know for Exam

Honors Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Read CH 7 Introduction/Briefly, diagram
and describe the Biology & History
Timeline; pp. 170-1/Do Questions
p. 193; CH 7:4
2. Complete Sci. Fair Info

3. Review for Semester Exam

4. Do CH 7:1-2 Vocabulary Handout/Know for Exam

HOMEWORK:
Pre-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue studying for Semester Exam
2. Complete Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced, Times
Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue studying for Semester Exam
2. Complete Creatine Paper/1-page, double-spaced, Times
Romans/12 Font w/at least two-source Bibliography Page

Semester Exam Schedule:
January 8 1A/3A
January 9 1B/3B
January 12 2A/4A
January 13 2B/4B

Students do plan your time wisely for study and rest... Success follows... Ms. R.

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FIRST SEMESTER EXAM REWIEW INFORMATION:
Name ______________________
Biology Exam Review Sheet
Date _____________Period ____

I. Be able to identify/use the following terms ++. REMEMBER: This is merely a study guide. (CH 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 7)

a. hypothesis b. inferences
c. data d. variables
e. observations f. conclusion
g. organism h. population
i. biosphere j. ecosystem
k. metric system l. metric units
m. compound microscope n. electron microscope (TEM & SEM)
o. atom (p, n, e’) p. isotope
q. ion r. valence electrons
s. solution, solvent t. solute
u. carbohydrates v. protein, lipids, nucleic acids
w. activation energy x. enzymes, catalysts
y. limiting factor z. biochemical cycles

II. Be able to explain or interpret the ecological pyramids.
trophic level food web/chain
energy pyramid biomass pyramid

III. Be able to discuss/and/or identify major processes of
the environmental life cycles.
carbon cycle nitrogen cycle “matter”

IV. Be able to identify/infer biological relationships.

symbiosis predator/prey mutualism commensalisms

V. Be able to distinguish between photosynthesis and
cellular respiration.
function location reactants products equation
glycolysis Kreb cycle electron transport chain

VI. Be able to discuss the five (5) major steps of the
scientific method.

VII. Be able to recall the scientists, their contributions
and major key terms related to the process of
photosynthesis.

van Helmont Priestley Ingenhouz pigment carrier molecules
chlorophyll light-dependent reaction Calvin cycle

VII. Be able to identify cell organelles and their
functions.
cell theory cell organization prokaryotes/eukaryotes

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CLASSWORK DATE 19 Dec 2008 & 5 Jan 2009

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 237 Assessment

2. Brief discussion CH 9 Quiz & Formative Assessment

3. Discussion Semester Exam Review

4. View Video

5. Complete any Science Fair info

6. Discuss “Pro & Con” paper/ requirements/One page:
double-spaced/Times Roman/ 12 Font due after break
prior to Semester Exam
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 237 Assessment

2. Brief discussion CH 9 Quiz & Formative Assessment

3. Discussion Semester Exam Review

4. View Video

5. Complete any Science Fair info

6. Discuss “Pro & Con” paper/ requirements/One page:
double-spaced/Times Roman/ 12 Font due after break
prior to Semester Exam
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Next assignment: Research & Decide, p. 233, # 2
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Next assignment: Research & Decide, p. 233, # 2
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations

Semester Exam Schedule:
January 8 1A/3A
January 9 1B/3B
January 12 2A/4A
January 13 2B/4B

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CLASSWORK DATE 17 & 18 Dec 2008

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 232, #s 1-6.
Diagram Fig. 9-10, p. 232

2. Brief discussion CH 9 Cellular Respiration

3. Take CH 9 Voc Quiz++/Take Formative Test

4. Continue Science Fair Presentations

5. COLLECT Vocabulary Packet CH 9


HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 232, #s 1-6.
Diagram Fig. 9-10, p.232

2. Brief discussion CH 9 Cellular Respiration

3. Take CH 9 Voc Quiz++/Take Formative Test

4. Continue Science Fair Presentations


Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Next assignment: Research & Decide, p. 233, # 2

2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Next assignment: Research & Decide, p. 233, # 2

2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations

Semester Exam Schedule:

January 8 1A/3A
January 9 1B/3B
January 12 2A/4A
January 13 2B/4B


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CLASSWORK DATE 15 & 16 Dec 2008

(Standards: B.1.4.1; Energy is fundamental; F.1.4.1. Body processes; F.1.4.8 Cell Behavior; G1.4.3 Molecules of living things)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read CH 9 Introduction p. 220.
Diagram & label Fig. 9-2, p. 222.

2. Do Skill Activity from Warm-up reading

3. Discussion/note-taking CH 9 Cellular Respiration

4. Continue Science Fair Presentations


HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Read CH 9 Introduction p. 220.

2. Do Skill Activity from Warm-up reading

3. Discussion/note-taking CH 9 Cellular Respiration

4. Continue Science Fair Presentations

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 9 Vocabulary Quiz++/Formative

2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 9 Vocabulary Quiz++/Formative

2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations



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CLASS WORK DATE: 11 & 12 Dec 2008

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up: Do Questions/ CH 9, p. 225, #s, 1-6

2. COLLECT: CH 23 Handout/Leaves

3. Take Benchmark Test/Section 2/Reading

4. Do CH 9/Cellular Respiration/Vocabulary Packet

5.? Start Science Fair Project Presentations

PRE-IB Biology:
1. Warm-up: Do Questions/ CH 9, p. 225, #s, 1-6

2. COLLECT: CH 23 Handout/Leaves

3. Take Benchmark Test/Section 2/Reading

4. Do CH 9/Cellular Respiration/Vocabulary Packet

5.? Start Science Fair Project Presentations

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations
3. Study for CH 9/ Vocabulary Quiz

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations
3. Study for CH 9/ Vocabulary Quiz

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CLASS WORK DATE: 9 & 10 Dec 2008

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up: Do Questions p. 602, #s 1-4

2. Take Benchmark Test/Hand back CH 8 Test

3. Do CH 23 Handout/Leaves

4. Do CH 9:1-2 Outline/Cellular Respiration

5. ? Start Science Fair Project Presentations

PRE-IB Biology:
1. Warm-up: Do Questions p. 602, #s 1-4

2. Take Benchmark Test/Hand back CH 8 Test

3. Do CH 23 Handout/Leaves

4. Do CH 9:1-2 Outline/Cellular Respiration

5. Start Science Fair Project Presentations

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class
2. Continue prep for Science Fair presentations


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DATE 3 & 4 Dec 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do FCAT Questions, p. 219
Draw & label diagram #6.

2. Check-off Assessment Questions, pp. 217-218

3. Brief discussion/Review for CH 8 Test

4. Do Activity/Virtual Lab/Dual Activities

5. Discussion Lab
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do FCAT Questions, p. 219
Draw & label diagram #6.

2. Check-off Assessment Questions, pp. 217-218

3. Brief discussion/Review for CH 8 Test

4. Do Activity/Virtual Lab/Dual Activities

5. Discussion Lab

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. CHANGE: Complete Science Fair projects/ALL CLASSES
DUE: MONDAY, 8 DEC, Papers & Boards: Only.
School selections & set-up, Dec 8 & 9, 2008.
2. Study for CH 8 Test/Next class
3. Complete any work not completed in class.
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. CHANGE: Complete Science Fair projects/ALL CLASSES
DUE: MONDAY, 8 DEC, Papers & Boards: Only.
School selections & set-up, Dec 8 & 9, 2008.
2. Study for CH 8 Test/End of Week
3. Complete any work not completed in class.


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CLASSWORK DATE 1 & 2 Dec 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Draw & label diagram, p. 213.
Answer Questions, 1-4.

2. Review & discuss CH 8/Photosynthesis.

3. View video/Plants/Write & answer five (5) questions

4. Do Assessment Questions pp. 217-18, #s 1-10,
#s 16-28/Do Handout Questions 8:3

5. Hand back Microscope Quiz/ Do Make-ups/Lab write-up
Due now
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Draw & label diagram, p. 213.
Answer Questions, 1-4.

2. Review & discuss CH 8/Photosynthesis.

3. View video/Plants/Write & answer five (5) questions

4. Do Assessment Questions pp. 217-18, #s 1-10,
#s 16-28/Do Handout Questions 8:3

5. Hand back Microscope Quiz/ Do Make-ups/Lab write-up
Due now

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Science Fair projects/Due Dec 4 & 5/Papers
& Boards: Only.
2. Study for CH 8 Test/End of Week
3. Complete any work not completed in class.
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Science Fair projects/Due Dec 4 & 5/Papers
& Boards: Only.
2. Study for CH 8 Test/End of Week
3. Complete any work not completed in class.

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CLASSWORK DATE: 20 & 21 Nov 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-6, p. 208
Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-10, p. 211
Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-11, p. 212
Briefly, explain your diagrams.

2. View Video: Do Handout/COLLECT today.

3. Do: CH 8:3 Outline/Hand back CH 8:1-2 Quiz
Functions
4. Handout Progress Reports

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-6, p. 208
Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-10, p. 211
Diagram & Label, Fig. 8-11, p. 212
Briefly, explain your diagrams.

2. View Video: Do Handout/COLLECT today.

3. Do: CH 8:3 Outline/Hand back CH 8:1-2 Quiz
Functions
4. Handout Progress Reports
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Science Fair work/experimentations.

2. Study for Microscope Quiz/Parts & Functions/
Next class
3. Complete CH 8:3 Outline/Due next class
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Skills/Lab-Write ups.
2. Study for Microscope Quiz/Parts & Functions/
Next class
3. Complete CH 8:3 Outline/Due next class

NOTE PARENTS: Progress Reports with Grade Prints-outs
were given out Nov. 20/21.

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CLASSWORK DATE: 18 & 19 Nov 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions. P. 207
Diagram Fig. 8-4, p. 206
Diagram Fig. 8-5, p. 207

2. Brief Discussion

3. Take Quiz

4. Do Microscope Activity

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions. P. 207
Diagram Fig. 8-4, p. 206
Diagram Fig. 8-5, p. 207

2. Brief Discussion

3. Take Quiz

4. Do Microscope Activity
Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue Science Fair work/experimentations.

2. Start study for Microscope Quiz/Parts & Functions/
Next week
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Skills/Lab-Write ups.

2. Start study for Microscope Quiz/Parts & Functions/
Next week

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CLASSWORK DATE: 14 & 17 Nov 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read & Write Questions, p. 206

2. Obtain Lab Notebooks: (a) Skills/p. 207
(b) Skills/ Psy/Milk
(c) Lab/M & Ms Lab

3. Do Lab Activities

4. Do Lab Write-up on M & Ms

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Read & Write Questions, p. 206

2. Obtain Lab Notebooks: (a) Skills/p. 207
(b) Skills/ Psy/Milk
(c) Lab/M & Ms Lab

3. Do Lab Activities

4. Do Lab Write-up on M & Ms

Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Skills/Lab-Write ups.

2. Study for CH 8:1-2 Vocabulary ++ Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Skills/Lab-Write ups.

2. Study for CH 8:1-2 Vocabulary ++ Quiz

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CLASSWORK DATE: 12 & 13 Nov 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: pgs. 204-5/Write a biological
historic timeline using the data on these pgs.

2. COLLECT CH 8:1-2 Outline/Hand back Vocabulary Packet/Hand back CH 3:3 Quiz

3. COLLECT: B-Day/Science Paper/Rough Draft/9-section
Paper

4. View Video /Unsafe Waters/ Do five (5) Qs & As


HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: pgs. 204-5/Write a biological
historic timeline using the data on these pgs.

2. COLLECT CH 8:1-2 Outline/Hand back Vocabulary Packet/Hand back CH 3:3 Quiz

3. COLLECT: B-Day/Science Paper/Rough Draft/9-section
Paper

4. View Video /Unsafe Waters/ Do five (5) Qs & As


Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.

2. Continue work on Science Fair Project//Rough
Draft/9-section Paper/Next due date: Nov 13 & 14
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.

2. Continue work on Science Fair Project/ Rough
Draft/9-section Paper/Next due date: Nov 13 & 14


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CLASSWORK DATE: 3/4 NOV 2008
(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. WARM-UP ACTIVITY: Do Handout CH 3 Vocabulary Review

2. Brief discussion: CH 3:3

3. COLLECT: Revised R. Paper/Methods & Materials Sci. Fair Info

4. Take Quiz CH 3:3

5. Start CH 8 Vocabulary Packet

Homework:

1. Prep for Regional Formative CH 3:3

2. Complete Vocabulary Packet CH 8:1-2

3. Continue experiment work at home on Science Fair Project

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. WARM-UP ACTIVITY: Do Handout CH 3 Vocabulary Review

2. Brief discussion: CH 3:3

3. COLLECT: Revised R. Paper/Methods & Materials Sci. Fair Info

4. Take Quiz CH 3:3

5. Start CH 8 Vocabulary Packet

HOMEWORK:

1. Prep for Regional Formative CH 3:3

2. Complete Vocabulary Packet CH 8:1-2

3. Continue experiment work at home on Science Fair Project


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CLASSWORK DATE: 30 & 31 OCT 2008

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. WARM-UP ACTIVITY: Read/highlight/discuss Green Handout on Revising Research Papers

2. Discussion of how to write/revise papers

3. Go to Media Center work on Science Fair papers/Project Template (Blue Handout)

HOMEWORK:
1. Continue prep for CH 3:3 Voc++ Quiz
2. Materials & Methods Due 3/4 Nov on Science Fair
NOTE: Your experimental portion of the project should be started by now.

HONORS BIOLOGY:

CLASSWORK DATE: 30 & 31 OCT 2008

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. WARM-UP ACTIVITY: Read/highlight/discuss Green Handout on Revising Research Papers

2. Discussion of how to write/revise papers

3. Go to Media Center work on Science Fair papers/Project Template (Blue Handout)

HOMEWORK:
1. Continue prep for CH 3:3 Voc++ Quiz
2. Materials & Methods Due 3/4 Nov on Science Fair
NOTE: Your experimental portion of the project should be started by now.

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CLASSWORK DATE: 28 & 29 Oct 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 83, #s 1-10

2. Discussion: CH 3:3 Biogeochemical Cycle

3. Plan Media Center Visit/Set-up Sci. Fair Paper+///2B GO TO M. Center

4. Do questions p. 83, #s 20-25

5. COLLECT: Science Fair RESEARCH 3-Page Paper & Bib.

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 83, #s 1-10

2. Discussion: CH 3:3 Biogeochemical Cycle

3. Visit Media Center/Work on Science Fair Paper

4. Do questions p. 83, #s 20-25

5. COLLECT: Science Fair RESEARCH 3-Page Paper & Bib.

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.

2. Study for CH3:3 Vocabulary & notes Quiz/Thurs/Fri

3. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.

2. Study for CH3:3 Vocabulary & notes Quiz/Thurs/Fri

3. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct

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CLASSWORK DATE: 23 & 27 Oct 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Questions p. 80, #s 1-6

2. Do Cycles Handout Activity CH 3:3

3. Complete Performance Task Presentations

4. Discussion: CH 3:3 Biogeochemical Cycles

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Do Questions p. 80, #s 1-6

2. Do Cycles Handout Activity CH 3:3

3. Complete Performance Task Presentations

4. Discussion: CH 3:3 Biogeochemical Cycles

Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Science Fair Info/Research paper/
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced/Times Romans
12 Font/Due 28/29 Oct
2. Complete Cycles for homework
3. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Science Fair Info/Research paper/
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced/Times Romans
12 Font/Due 28/29 Oct
2. Complete Cycles for homework
3. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct

END OF 1ST QUARTER///2ND QUARTER BEGINS.....
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CLASSWORK DATES: 20-22 OCT 2008 1ST QUARTER EXAMS (MAKE-UPS) AND PERFORMANCE TASKS PRESENTAIONS

CLASSWORK DATE: 16 & 17 Oct 2008

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read Technology & Science, p. 66
Write a one paragraph summary/
Prep for 1st Quarter Exam

2. Hand back CH 3:1 Voc & notes Quiz

3. Continue Performance Task Presentations

4. Review for Quarter Exam/CH 1, 2, 3

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Read Technology & Science, p. 66
Write a one paragraph summary/
Prep for 1st Quarter Exam

2. Hand back CH 3:1 Voc & notes Quiz

3. Continue Performance Task Presentations

4. Review for Quarter Exam/CH 1, 2, 3

Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Quarter Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper/
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A:
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct////PSAT 15 OCT
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Quarter Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper/
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A:
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct
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CLASSWORK DATE: 15 Oct 2008/PSAT TEST 8:10-11:50

(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Prep for 1st Quarter Exam

2. Hand back CH 3:1 Voc & notes Quiz

4. Continue Performance Task Presentations

5. Review for Quarter Exam/CH 1, 2, 3

HONORS BIOLOGY:

PSAT TESTING

Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Quarter Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A:
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct////PSAT 15 OCT
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Quarter Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
Three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A:
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct
*********CLASSWORK DATE: 13 & 14 Oct 2008
(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read Technology & Science, p. 66
Write a one paragraph summary/Warm-up for Quiz.

2. COLLECT: Performance Task

3. Take CH 3:1 Voc & notes Quiz

4. Start Performance Task Presentations

5. Review for Quarter Exam/CH 1, 2, 3
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read Technology & Science, p. 66
Write a one paragraph summary/Warm-up for Quiz.

2. COLLECT: Performance Task

3. Take CH 3:1 Voc & notes Quiz

4. Start Performance Task Presentations

5. Review for Quarter Exam/CH 1, 2, 3

Homework

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Semester Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct///PSAT TEST 15 OCT
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Continue prep for Semester Exam
2. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced
3. Quarter Exam: 16 Oct. 1B/3B: 17 Oct. 1A/3A:
20 Oct. 2B/4B: 21 Oct. 2A/4A
4. Report Cards Go Home: 29 Oct ////PSAT TEST 15 OCT
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CLASSWORK DATE: 9 & 10 Oct 2008
(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: CH 3:1 Key Terms, p. 63

2. Discuss CH 3: 1-2

3. COLLECT: Science Fair Info/Outline CH 3: 2-3
COLLECT: CH 3:1-2 Outline
4. Do CH 3:3 Outline

5. Do Computer Activity/ Performance Task/? Sci. Fair
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Define Key Terms, CH 3: 1

2. Work on hypothesis writing/Do activity
3. Discuss CH 3:1-2
4. Discuss Performance Task/Due Next Class

5. COLLECT Science Fair Topic & Research/COLLECT Outline
CH 3:1-2
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Due next class: Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Study for note quiz/voc CH 3:1
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced/Due
4. NOTE PARENTS: Students received their Interim Report
Today/w/Scholarship Warning for Applicable Students
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Due next class: Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Study for note quiz/voc CH 3:1
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info/Research paper
three (3) pages/Typed/Doubled Spaced/Due
4. NOTE PARENTS: Students received their Interim Report
Today/w/Scholarship Warning for Applicable Students
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CLASSWORK DATE: 7 & 8 Oct 2008
(Standards: D.2.4.1 Interconnections of Earth’s systems; G.1.4.1. Interdependence of living things; H.3.4.1 Public awareness)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Questions p. 65, #s 1-5

2. Discuss Perf. Task/ CH 2 Test/Stamp Voc Packet: CH 3

3. Start CH 3 Discussion/Return CH 2 Test

4. Work on CH 3 Outlines

5. Discuss Science Fair Topic & Research

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Questions p. 65, #s 1-5

2. Discuss Perf. Task/ CH 2 Test/Stamp Voc Packet: CH 3

3. Start CH 3 Discussion/Return CH 2 Test

4. Work on CH 3 Outlines

5. Discuss Science Fair Topic & Research

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Continue work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Complete CH 3 Outline/Start study for note quiz
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Start work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Complete CH 3 Outline/Start study for note quiz
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research

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CLASSWORK DATE: 1 & 2 Oct 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 57, #s 1-10,
p. 59, #s 1-8, Answers Only

2. Stamp CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20 on test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer questions #s, 21-30.
3. Hand back Quiz/ A-Day/Take District Formative

4. Do Post Lab Activity discussion/ Are Yeast Alive?
COLLECT Lab Write-ups

5. Complete CH 2 Discussion/ Do Questions p. 57, #s 21-25

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 57, #s 1-10,
p. 59, #s 1-8, Answers Only

2. Discuss CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20
on test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer
questions #s, 21-30.
3. Complete Chapter 2 discussion/
4. Take District Formative

5. Do questions, p. 57, #s, 21-28.
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Start work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Study for CH 2 TEST/ Fri/Monday//// 3/6 Oct
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Start work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Study for CH 2 TEST/ Fri/Mon/3/6 Oct
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research


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CLASSWORK DATE: 29 & 30 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Read Lab #2/Handout/Yeast
A-Day/Warm-up for CH 2 notes Quiz

2. Stamp CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20 on test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer questions #s, 21-30.

3. Take Quiz: CH 2:3-4++ notes/ A-Day

4. Do Lab Activity/Write-Up/ Are Yeast Alive?
5. COLLECT Science Fair Topics

6. Complete ALL lab work

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Read information on Performance Task

2. Discuss CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20
on test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer
questions #s, 21-30.

3. Discuss CH 2: 3-4 Organic Compounds/Enzymes/
Do writing activity/CH 2 Skills

4. Collect Science Fair Topics

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Start work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Continue studying for CH 2 TEST/coming
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research

Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Start work on Performance Task/ Due 13/14 Oct
2. Continue studying for CH 2 TEST/coming
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Info Due 9/10 Oct
Problem/Hypothesis/Bibliography w/ research
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CLASSWORK DATE: 25 & 26 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 51
Use complete sentences and copy the graph.

2. Do CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20 on test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer questions #s, 21-30.

3. Read/Answer Questions on Handout: Bacteria

4. Take Quiz: CH 2:3-4 ++ notes/B-Day

5. Continue work on your Science Fair Topics

6. Complete ALL lab work
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 51
Use complete sentences and copy the graph.

2. Do CH 2 Practice Test/ Write answers for #s,1-20 on
test/ Use a separate sheet of paper to answer
questions #s, 21-30.

3. Read/Answer Questions on Handout: Bacteria

4. Take Quiz/CH 2:3-4++ /B-Day
5. Continue work on your Science Fair Topics
Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 2:3-4++ Quiz/Review ALL notes CH 2
2. Start studying for CH 2 TEST
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 2:3-4++ Quiz/Review ALL notes CH 2
2. Start studying for CH 2 TEST
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept

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CLASSWORK DATE: 23 & 24 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 53

2. Discuss CH 2:3-4

3. Check-off Voc Packet 2:3-4

4. Complete Lab Skills/Lab #1 Write-ups

5. Review for CH 2 Quiz///???

6. Discuss Science Fair Topics

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 53

2. Discuss CH 2:3-4/Chemical Models/Bonding

3. Check-off Voc Packet 2:3-4

4. Complete Lab Skills/Lab #1 Write-ups

5. Discuss Science Fair Topics

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Start study for CH 2 Test/Note: Quiz?
2. Read handouts on Science Fair Information
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Study for CH 2:3-4++ Quiz/Review all notes
2. Read handouts on Science Fair Information
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept

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CLASSWORK DATE: 19 & 22 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 48

2. Return Elements Quiz/COLLECT Electron Dot Diagrams

3. Discuss Lab Write-up/ Do Potato Lab Write-up

4. Do/Handout Progress Reports

5. Start work on CH 2:3-4/ Vocabulary Packet

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 48

2. Return Elements Quiz

3. Discuss Lab Write-up/ Do Potato Lab Write-up

4. Do/Handout Progress Reports

5. Start work on CH 2:3-4 Vocabulary Packet

Homework
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Voc Packet 2: 3-4/Start prep for Quiz/2:3-4+
2. NOTE: PARENTS///Progress Reports Out 19 & 22 Sept
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Voc Packet 2: 3-4/Start prep for Quiz/2:3-4+
2. NOTE: PARENTS///Progress Reports Out 19 & 22 Sept
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept


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CLASSWORK DATE: 17 & 18 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds; A.1.4.2 Molecular Forces)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Review Chemical Symbols for Quiz

2. Take MAP Test/Timed

3. Take Symbol Quiz

4. Check Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. COLLECT: Outline CH 2:3-4/Complete Electron
Dot Activity
6. Complete CH 2:1-2 Discussion/Properties of Water

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Review Chemical Symbols for Quiz

2. Take MAP Test/Timed

3. Take Symbol Quiz

4. Check Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. COLLECT: Outline CH 2:3-4/Complete Electron
Dot Activity
6. Complete CH 2:1-2 Discussion/Properties of Water

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Define CH 2:3 Terms/See p. 44/Continue Reading CH 2
2. NOTE: PARENTS///Progress Reports Out 19 & 22 Sept
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Define CH 2:3 Terms/See p. 44/Continue Reading CH 2
2. NOTE: PARENTS///Progress Reports Out 19 & 22 Sept
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
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CLASSWORK DATE: 15 & 16 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 43; Properties of Water

2. Discussion: Complete:The Nature of Matter/ CH 2:1/Properties of Water/ CH 2:2

3. COLLECT: Check/Handout Variables

4. Complete/ Measurement Skills/Check Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. Do: Draw Electron Dot Diagrams/Chemical Bonding/Electrons/1st-18 Elements/Use Periodic Table

6. Start Outlines: CH 2:3-4/ Carbon Compounds/Chemical Reactions & Enzymes

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm- Up: Do questions p. 43; Properties of Water

2. Discussion: Complete:The Nature of Matter/ CH 2:1/Properties of Water/ CH 2:2

3. COLLECT: Check/Handout Variables

4. Complete/ Measurement Skills/Check Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. Do: Draw Electron Dot Diagrams/Chemical Bonding/Electrons/1st-18 Elements/Use Periodic Table

6. Start Outlines: CH 2:3-4/ Carbon Compounds/Chemical Reactions & Enzymes

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Outlines/CH 2:3-4/ Complete Reading CH 2: Section 3
2. Study for Quiz/ symbols for the first 30 elements
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Outlines/CH 2:3-4/ Complete Reading CH 2: Section 3
2. Study for Quiz/ symbols for the first 30 elements
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! SY 2008-2009

Parents for your convenience, I’ve posted my Biology supply list below.

It includes the following:

• Textbook & workbook (or Resource Book Handouts)
• 3-ring binder w/dividers
• Loose leaf lined paper
• Blue/ Black pens
• Red pen
• Composition LAB notebook (Mead)
• Glue stick
• Post Its
• Colored pencils (suggested)
• Small stapler (suggested)
* Dictionary (suggested)

If you’re reading this, thank you for your interest and support in our academic program.
Have a great remaining of the summer!
Thanks,
Laura Royston/Biology Instructor/PSAS
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Pre-IB Biology Syllabus
Content Outline

First Semester

Unit 1: Molecular Biology Part 1
Chapter 1 Scientific Method:
Lab Safety & Using the Scientific Processes
Measurement Laboratory Activities
Using Technology
Properties of Water (Water Chemistry)
Organic Molecules
Unit 2: Molecular Biology Part 2
Biogeochemical Cycles
The Law of Thermodynamics
Population Dynamics
Unit 3: Cellular Biology Part 1
Plant Anatomy
Cell Structure
Homeostasis and the cell
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Unit 4: Cellular Biology Part 2
The Cell Membrane
Membranes: Synthesis and Transport
Cell communications
Role of proteins

Second Semester

Unit 5: Cellular Biology Part 3
Cell Growth and Division
Reproduction (Asexual & Sexual)
Mitosis & Meiosis
Mendelian Genetics
Human Inheritance & Genome
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
Genetic Technology
Unit 6: Environmental Biology Part 1
Change Over Time
Population Evolution
The History of Life
Classification
Unit 7: Environmental Biology Part 2
Population Biology
Human Impact on the Environment
Diversity

* Science Fair: To Be Determined (TBD)
Note: This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change with notice.
Instructor: Laura Royston
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NOTE: HONORS BIOLOGY will be covering material in the same order as Pre-IB Biology.
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WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER JOURNEY TOWARD SUCCESS! BELOW PLEASE FIND CLASSWORK & HOMEWORK DAILY INFO.

CLASSWORK DATE: 18 & 19 August 2008

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!
(Standards: H.1.4.1; Purpose of investigations; H.1.4.2; Changes in Scientific Investigation,
H.3.4.2; Knowledge & new technologies).

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Index Card/Student Info

2. Attendance/Seat Assignments

3. Go over classroom rules/syllabus/guidelines

4. Do Activity

5. Discuss: What is Science?

6. Discuss/Do Note-taking Activity/CH 1-1

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Index Card/Student Info

2. Attendance/Seat Assignments

3. Go over classroom rules/syllabus/guidelines

4. Do Introduction Activity

5. Discuss: What is Science?

6. Discuss/Do Note-taking Activity/CH 1-1

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Bring back signed info slip from parents
2. Complete note-taking activity CH 1-1
3. Review the above for Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Bring back signed info slip from parents
2. Complete note-taking activity CH 1-1
3. Review the above for Quiz

NOTE: OPEN HOUSE IS SEPTEMBER 8, 2008/ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.


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ONLINE TEXTBOOK LOGIN INFOMATION FOR BIO CLASSES

Biology Online Textbook Information PH SuccessNet 08-09
NOTE THE USER NAME MUST BE TYPED AS THE BELOW EXAMPLE
WITH YOUR NAME. (NOTE: You MUST use your class period's code).

Ex. User Name: Laura_Royston
PASSWORD: You select. Remember to
write it down for yourself.
Also, give it to me.

I. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 1 - Pre IB Biology/Period 1A

Class access code: 5C5360C6E7CF1FF85BFB
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.

II. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 2 - Pre IB Biology/ Period 2A

Class access code: 31A8CA78608F0B5821FC
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.


III. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 4 - Pre IB Biology/ Period 4A

Class access code: 40B8AD1980501155EF95
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.


IV. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 7 - Pre IB Biology/ Period 2B

Class access code: B3EE471D612A591EBD02
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.


V. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 8 - Honors Biology/ Period 3B

Class access code: 5EFB2CF96742AC2B8A85
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.


VI. Teacher name: Ms. Royston
Class/Group name: 9 - Honors Biology / Period 4B

Class access code: 5D8671572AEB1D624B92
When you enroll or register, copy & paste the access code exactly as shown above.
Use all uppercase letters, and include dashes.

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CLASSWORK DATE: 25 & 26 August 2008

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions w/answers p. 7, #s 1-6

2. COLLECT Parent/Student Info Sheets w/Signatures

3. Handout/Discuss Safety Contracts/Poster Making

4. Discuss/Note-taking CH 1-1; CH 1-3

5. Start/Discussion/Skills/Do Graphing Activity

6. Take Quiz CH 1-1++

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions w/answers p. 7, #s 1-6

2. COLLECT Parent/Student Info Sheets w/Signatures

3. Handout/Discuss Safety Contracts/Poster Making

4. Discuss/Note-taking CH 1-1; CH 1-3

5. Start/Discussion Skills/Do Graphing Activity

6. Take Quiz CH 1-1++

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Bring back signed Safety Contract
2. Work on Safety Poster/Complete Reading CH 1
3. Start study for Safety Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Bring back signed info slip from parents
2. Work on Safety Poster/Complete Reading CH 1
3. Start study for Safety Quiz
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CLASSWORK DATE: 27 & 28 August 2008
(Standards: D.1.4.4 Earth’s change over time; F.1.4.7 Response to stimuli; F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things; H.1.4.4. Bias in scientific investigation)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Reading Strategy: Summarizing, p. 16/Describe characteristics of living things/Paragraph Form

2. COLLECT Parent/Safety Contracts w/Signatures

3. Discuss Skills/Graphing Activity Handout

4. Discuss/Notes/CH 1-3/Studying Life

5. Work on Safety Poster/w/Groups

6. Do Levels of Organization Handout
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do Reading Strategy: Summarizing, p. 16/Describe characteristics of living things/Paragraph Form

2. COLLECT Parent/Safety Contracts w/Signatures/Outlines

3. Discuss Skills/Graphing Activity Handout

5. Discuss/Notes/CH 1-3/Studying Life

6. Work on Safety Poster/w/Groups
7. Do Levels or Organization Handout
HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Work on Safety Poster/Complete Reading CH 1
2. Start study for Safety Quiz
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Work on Safety Poster/Complete Reading CH 1
2. Start study for Safety Quiz
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CLASSWORK DATE: 29 Aug & 2 Sept 2008
(Standards: D.1.4.4 Earth’s change over time; F.1.4.7 Response to stimuli; F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things; H.1.4.4. Bias in scientific investigation)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 28, #s 1-5, Use complete sentences, only.

2. COLLECT Data/Graphing Skills Handout/Any Safety Contracts/ REMINDER: LAB COMPOSITION BOOK

3. Discuss/Notes/CH 1-3 & 4 /Studying Life/Measurement

4. Work on Safety Poster/w/Groups

5. Do: Identifying Lab Equipment Activity

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Answer questions p. 28, #s 1-5, Use complete sentences, only.

2. COLLECT: ALL Safety Contracts/REMINDER: LAB BOOK

3. Discuss/Notes/CH 1-3/Studying Life

4. Work on Safety Poster/w/Groups

5. Do: Data & Graphing Handout

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete defining ALL key terms in CH 1
2. Study for Safety Quiz/Next Wed/Thurs
3. Start study for CH 1 Test
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete defining ALL key terms in CH 1
2. Study for Safety Quiz/Next Wed/Thurs
3. Start study for CH 1 Test
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CLASSWORK DATE: 3 & 4 Sept 2008
(Standards: D.1.4.4 Earth’s change over time; F.1.4.7 Response to stimuli; F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things; H.1.4.4. Bias in scientific investigation)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Review Safety Handouts/Complete Safety Group Posters

2. View Safety Video/REMINDER: LAB COMPOSITION BOOK

3. Discuss/CH 1:2

4. Take Safety Quiz

5. Start CH 1:2 Vocabulary Packet

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Review Safety Handouts/Complete Safety Group Posters

2. View Safety Video/REMINDER: LAB COMPOSITION BOOK

3. Discuss/CH 1:2

4. Take Safety Quiz

5. Start CH 1:2 Vocabulary Packet

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 1:2 Vocabulary Packet
2. Continue study for CH 1 Test
3. Do CH 1 Assessment/p. 31, #s 1-10, ans. ONLY,
#s 18, 20, 24, 30/p. 33, #s 1-6, ans. ONLY
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete CH 1:2 Vocabulary Packet
2. Continue study for CH 1 Test
3. Do CH 1 Assessment/p. 31, #s 1-10, ans. ONLY,
#s 18, 20, 24, 30/ p. 33, #s 1-6, ans. ONLY
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CLASSWORK DATE: 5 & 8 Sept 2008
(Standards: D.1.4.4 Earth’s change over time; F.1.4.7 Response to stimuli; F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction; G.1.4.1 Interdependence of living things; H.1.4.4. Bias in scientific investigation)
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Write complete sentences for questions on p. 15.

2. Discuss Lab Safety Quiz

3. Discuss CH 1 Assessment Questions pp. 31-33/Voc Packet

4. Set-up Lab Composition Notebooks

5. Continue Viewing Lab Safety Video

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Warm-up Activity: Write complete sentences for questions on p. 15.

2. Discuss Lab Safety Quiz

3. Discuss CH 1 Assessment Questions pp. 31-33/Voc Packet

4. Set-up Lab Composition Notebooks

5. Continue viewing Lab Safety video

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. All Lab Composition Notebooks Set-up DUE
2. Study for CH 1 Test/Next Class
3. Reminder: OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, 8 Sept/Mon/7-9 P.M.
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. All Lab Composition Notebooks Set-up DUE
2. Study for CH 1 Test/Next Class
3. Reminder: OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, 8 Sept/Mon/7-9 P.M.

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CLASSWORK DATE: 9 & 10 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Review notes for CH 1 Test

2. COLLECT/Check CH 1 Vocabulary Packet

3. Take CH 1 Test

4. Set-up Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. Read CH 2:1 pp. 35-39/Define Key Terms

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Review notes for CH 1 Test

2. COLLECT/Check CH 1 Vocabulary Packet

3. Take CH 1 Test

4. Set-up Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. Read CH 2:1 pp. 35-39/Define Key Terms

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Read CH 2:1-2
2. Complete Key Terms definitions CH 2:1
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Read CH 2:1-2
2. Complete Key Terms definitions CH 2:1
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
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CLASSWORK DATE: 11 & 12 Sept 2008
(Standards: A.1.4.5 Bonding; A.2.4.1 Electron number and configuration; A.2.4.2 Elements, molecules, and compounds)

PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 39

2. Discussion: The Nature of Matter/ CH 2:1

3. Do Activity: Measurement Skills

4. Check Potato Lab/Scientific Method

5. Do Handout: Independent & Dependent Variables

HONORS BIOLOGY:

1. Warm-up Activity: Do questions p. 39

2. Discussion: The Nature of Matter: CH 2:1

3. Do Activity: Data & Charts Skills Handout

4. Do Study Guide CH 2:1-2 handout

5. Do Handout: Independent & Dependent Variables

HOMEWORK:
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Handout Independent/Dependent Variables
2. Memorize the symbols for the first 30 elements
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
Honors BIOLOGY:
1. Complete Handout Independent/Dependent Variables
2. Define Key Terms 2:2
3. Looking ahead. Science Fair Topic due 29th & 30th Sept
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Second Semester

Cell’s Energy:
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Molecular Genetics:
Reproduction (Asexual & Sexual)
Mitosis & Meiosis
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
Human Inheritance & Genome

Change, Adaptation, and Survival:
Mutations and Natural Selection
Change Over Time
The History of Life Diversity
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THE FIRST DAY OF Semeater/Final Exams is behind us.....
Yes, we've "grown" in the last 8.5 months! Students' presentations, preparing for exams has been inviting to listen to and watch the maturity level since the first day we meet. It's count down days now!
We're looking forward to COMPLETING the school year w/even more GROWTH... We're almost there!
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CLASS WORK DATE: 28 & 29 May, 2008
STANDARDS: All curriculum.
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Prepare for SEM EXAM:

2B 8:15-10:25 Period 2B/A FINAL EXAM
10:30 – 11:30 Period 1B/A
11:30-1:15 Period 3B/Lunch
11:30-12:10 First Lunch
12:15-1:15 Class (3B/3A)
12:10-12:25 Excel Lunch
11:35-12:35 3B/A Class
12:35-1:15 Second Lunch
1:25- 3:25 Period 4B/A FINAL EXAM
2. Take EXAM

3. Small groups study for Exam/Video History Over Time
IB…..
4. Take care of any make-up work

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Review/take notes on EXAM Review Handout

2. View Video

3. Small groups study for Exam

4. Take care of any make-up work
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
May 30 Graduation Early release
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 & 5 Exam Make-up Dates
STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
EOC EXAM: Make-ups: May 27/28/Final Exam Make-ups Jun 4

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CLASS WORK DATE: 27 May, 2008
STANDARDS: All curriculum.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Review/take notes on EXAM Review Handout

2. View Video/The Day the Earth Almost Died

3. Small groups study for Exam

4. Take care of any make-up work

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Review/take notes on EXAM Review Handout

2. View Video/The Day the Earth Almost Died

3. Small groups study for Exam

4. Take care of any make-up work
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 & 5 Exam Make-up Dates
STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
May 30th Graduation & Early Release/FRIDAY
EOC EXAM: Make-ups: May 27/28




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CLASS WORK DATE: 22 & 23 May, 2008
STANDARDS: All curriculum.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Review/take notes on EXAM Review Handout

2. Complete Performance Task Presentations

3. Small group activity CH 14 Voc Packet

4. Small groups study for Exam

5. Take care of any make-up work

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Review/take notes on EXAM Review Handout

2. Complete Performance Task Presentations

3. Small group activity CH 14 Voc Packet

4. Small groups study for Exam

5. Take care of any make-up work
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for SEMESTER EXAM.
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 & 5 Exam Make-up Dates

STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
May 30th Graduation & Early Release/FRIDAY
EOC EXAM: Make-ups: May 27/28
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CLASS WORK DATE: 20 & 21 May, 2008
STANDARDS: All curriculum.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Prep for taking EOC EXAM/#2 pencils.....

2. Check-off EXAM REVIEW Handout

3. Take EOC EXAM/ 80 min. allowed

4. Do sustained silent reading

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Prep for taking EOC EXAM/#2 pencils.....

2. Check-off EXAM REVIEW Handout

3. Take EOC EXAM/ 80 min. allowed

4. Do sustained silent reading

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for EOC EXAM
2. Complete EXAM REVIEW notes/handout/Study for Semester EXAM
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for EOC EXAM
2. Complete EXAM REVIEW notes/handout/Study for Semester EXAM

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 &5 Exam Make-up Dates

STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
May 30th Graduation & Early Release/FRIDAY
EOC EXAM: May 20/21 Make-ups: May 27/28

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CLASS WORK DATE: 16 & 19 May, 2008
STANDARDS: All curriculum.

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Continue writing Exam Review notes
Practice Exam Review Presentations

2. Check-off CH 15 Voc Packet

3. Briefly, discuss CH 15 info

4. Do Exam Review Presentations

5. Do Performance Task Presentations

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Continue writing Exam Review notes
Practice Exam Review Presentations

2. Check-off CH 15 Voc Packet

3. Briefly, discuss CH 15 info

4. Do Exam Review Presentations

5. Do Performance Task Presentations
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for EOC EXAM
2. Complete EXAM REVIEW notes/handout
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for EOC EXAM
2. Complete EXAM REVIEW notes/handout
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 &5 Exam Make-up Dates
STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
May 30th Graduation & Early Release/FRIDAY
EOC EXAM: May 20/21 Make-ups: May 27/28

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CLASS WORK DATE: 13 & 14 May, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram pp. 374-5 Biology & History
Note the biologist names/dates/influence

2. Discuss CH 12 Test

3. Complete Presentations

4. Complete work on CH 15 Handout

5. Do EXAM REVIEW note-taking

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram pp. 374-5 Biology & History
Note the biologist names/dates/influence

2. Discuss CH 12 Test

3. Complete Presentations

4. Complete work on CH 15 Handout

5. Do EXAM REVIEW note-taking

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Work on CH 15 handout.
2. Continue EXAM REVIEW notes/handout
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Work on CH 15 Handout.
2. Continue EXAM REVIEW notes/handout
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B Special Bell Schedule
May 29 2A/4A Special Bell Schedule
June 2 1A/3A Early Release
June 3 1B/3B Early Release
June 4 &5 Exam Make-up Dates
STUDENT’S LAST DAY of SCHOOL 5 June 08/ NO SCHOOL 26TH MAY
May 30th Graduation & Early Release/FRIDAY
EOC EXAM: May 20/21 Make-ups: May 27/28


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CLASS WORK DATE: 9 & 12 May, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Use your EXAM REVIEW handout; QUICKLY write your thoughts on: IV GENETICS/B. DNA & RNA
#s 1-9/Go CH 12 Voc PACKETS

2. Look at CH 12 Video clips

3. TAKE CH 12 TEST

4. Do Performance Task PRESENTATIONS

5. Obtain CH 15/ Change Over Time Handout/Start

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Use your EXAM REVIEW handout; QUICKLY write your thoughts on: IV GENETICS/B. DNA & RNA
#s 1-9/Go CH 12 Voc PACKETS

2. Look at CH 12 Video clips

3. TAKE CH 12 TEST

4. Do Performance Task PRESENTATIONS

5. Obtain CH 15/ Change Over Time Handout/Start

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Work on CH 15 handout.
2. Continue EXAM REVIEW notes/handout
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Work on CH 15 Handout.
2. Continue EXAM REVIEW notes/handout

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE:
May 28 2B/4B
May 29 2A/4A
June 2 1A/3A
June 3 1B/3B

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CLASS WORK DATE: 7 & 8 May, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do Assessment Questions: p. 315
Do FCAT Questions: p. 317 (Answers Only each)

2. COLLECT Performance Task/Check OFF/Turn in rubric

3. Discuss Formative & Assessment CH 12/Prep for Test

4. Students do Performance Tasks PRESENTATIONS

5. Start Test CH 12/EOC Prep Handout (Work on handout)


PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do Assessment Questions: p. 315
Do FCAT Questions: p. 317 (Answers Only each)

2. COLLECT Performance Task/Check OFF/Turn in rubric

3. Discuss Formative & Assessment CH 12/Prep for Test

4. Students do Performance Tasks PRESENTATIONS

5. Start Test CH 12/EOC Prep Handout (Work on handout)

6. Protein Synthesis Paragraph++ due today!

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for CH 12 Test/next class
3. Review for/EOC/Sem. Exam
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for CH 12 Test/next class
3. Review for/EOC/Sem. Exam
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CLASS WORK DATE: 5 & 6 May, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Fig. 12-18; p. 304, Diagram
Fig. 12-19, p. 306

2. Discussion CH 12:3-4/Voc Packet CH12: Part II

3. Take Formative Test/COLLECT Voc Packet CH 12: II

4. Make a concept map of protein synthesis

5. Start Test CH 12/EOC Prep Handout discussion

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Fig. 12-18; p. 304, Diagram
Fig. 12-19, p. 306

2. Discussion CH 12:3-4/Voc Packet CH12: Part II

3. Take Formative Test/COLLECT Voc Packet CH 12: II

4. Make a concept map of protein synthesis

5. Start Test CH 12/EOC Prep Handout discussion

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/next class
3. Start prep for CH 12 Test/Review for/EOC/Sem. Exam
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/next class
3. Start prep for CH 12 Test/Review for EOC/Sem. Exam

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CLASS WORK DATE: 1 & 2 May, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Read Fig. 12-11, p. 298, diagram Fig.
12-12, p. 300, diagram Fig. 12-14, p. 301.

2. Discussion CH 12:1-2

3. Take Voc CH 12:1-2++ Quiz/COLLECT OUTLINE/
CH 12:2-3

4. Do Voc Packet CH 12:3-4

5. Start prep for Formative Test CH 12


PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Read Fig. 12-11, p. 298, diagram Fig.
12-12, p. 300, diagram Fig. 12-14, p. 301.

2. Discussion CH 12:1-2

3. Take Voc CH 12:1-2++ Quiz/COLLECT OUTLINE/
CH 12:2-3

4. Do Voc Packet CH 12:3-4

5. Start prep for Formative Test CH 12

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/May 7/8
3. Study for Formative Test/CH 12/next class
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/May 7/8
3. Study for Formative/CH 12/next class
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CLASS WORK DATE: 25 & 28 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)
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NOTE PARENTS: MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORTS WERE GIVEN OUT ON THURS & FRI. (24TH & 25TH APRIL)
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HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 294, #s 1-5

2. Discussion CH 12: 1-2

3. Check OFF VOC PACK 12:1-2

4. Video/Progress Reports/ Fri 25th

5. Start Prep for CH 12: 1-2 Voc Quiz++

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 294, #s 1-5

2. Discussion CH 12: 1-2

3. CHECK OFF VOC PACK 12:1-2

4. Video/Progress Reports/ Fri 25th

5. Start Prep for CH 12: 1-2 Voc Quiz++
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/May 7/8
3. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
4. Study for Voc Quiz/CH 12:1-2/May 1 & 2
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Due/May 7/8
3. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
4. Study for Voc Quiz/CH 12:1-2/May 1 & 2
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CLASS WORK DATE: 23 & 24 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Read & Diagram Fig. 12-7, p. 294

2. COLLECT Performance Task Topics

3. View Video: Write & answer five (5) questions.

4. Start Voc Packet 12: 1-2/Zoo Speaker (24th)

5. Discuss CH 11 Test/Progress Reports

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Read & Diagram Fig. 12-7, p. 294

2. COLLECT Performance Task Topics

3. View Video: Write & answer five (5) questions.

4. Start Voc Packet 12: 1-2/Zoo Speaker (24th)

5. Discuss CH 11 Test/Progress Reports

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
3. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
3. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
4. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
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CLASS WORK DATE: 21 & 22 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 280, Review CH 11 Voc
Packets++

2. COLLECT Voc Packet 11: 3 & 5/Punnett S. Handout

3. Discuss Formative Test

4. Take CH 11++ Test

5. Do Vocabulary Terms CH 12: 1 & 2

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 280, Review CH 11 Voc
Packets++

2. COLLECT Voc Packet 11: 3 & 5/Punnett S. Handout

3. Discuss Formative Test

4. Take CH 11++ Test

5. Do Vocabulary Terms CH 12: 1 & 2

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Read CH 12: DNA & RNA, pp. 286-294
3. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
4. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Read CH 12: DNA & RNA, pp. 286-294
3. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
4. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April

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CLASS WORK DATE: 17 & 18 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Read p. 272-3, Fig. 11-11 & 12/
Do questions p. 274, #s 1-5

2. Review for Formative (CH 8-11)/Complete CH 11

3. Take Formative Test (need #2 pencils)

4. Do CH 11 Assessment p. 283 (1-10) & FCAT p. 285

5. Do Genetic Handout Problems

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Read p. 272-3, Fig. 11-11 & 12/
Do questions p. 274, #s 1-5

2. Review for Formative (CH 8-11)

3. Take Formative Test (need #2 pencils)

4. Do CH 11 Assessment p. 283 (1-10) & FCAT p. 285

5. Do Genetic Handout Problems

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for Test/ CH 11: 21/22 April
3. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
4. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for Test/ CH 11: 21/22 April
3. Performance Task Topic Due 23/24 April
4. Special Guest (Zoo/Speaker) 24 & 29 April
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CLASS WORK DATE: 15 & 16 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis; F.2.4.3 Mutation & natural selection)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 269, #s 1-5/Prep for Quiz

2. Review Vocabulary++/ 11:1-2 for quiz

3. Take Quiz (need #2 pencils)

4. Do Vocabulary 11: 3 & 5 Packet

5. Introduce Performance Task/ Genetics

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Do questions p. 269, #s 1-5/Prep for Quiz

2. Review Vocabulary++/ 11:1-2 for quiz

3. Take Quiz (need #2 pencils)

4. Do Vocabulary 11: 3 & 5 Packet

5. Introduce Performance Task/ Genetics

1. HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for Formative Test: Photosynthesis to Genetics
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for Formative Test: Photosynthesis to Genetics
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CLASS WORK DATE: 11 & 14 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Read Quick Lab p. 268/Diagram 11-7

2. Discuss CH 11:1-2 Gregor Mendel & Probability

3. Do genetic intro problems/Genotypes & Phenotypes

4. Start prep for Voc++ Quiz

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Read Quick Lab p. 268/Diagram 11-7

2. Discuss CH 11:1-2 Gregor Mendel & Probability

3. Do genetic intro problems/Genotypes & Phenotypes

4. Start prep for Voc++ Quiz

1. HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for 11:1-2/ Voc Quiz++
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not completed in class.
2. Study for 11:1-2/Voc Quiz++

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CLASS WORK DATE: 9 & 10 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Do Compare & Contrast Table Mitosis &
Meiosis/Review Voc ++ for Quiz

2. Complete 11-4 discussion/Take Quiz/COLLECT V.P acket

3. Read Enrichment Handout/Answer questions Animal
Pedigree

4. Define 11-1 Vocabulary Terms & work on voc
packet

5. View video: Gene Benefits/Intro to Genetics
Write out and answer questions from video (10)

PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Do Compare & Contrast Table Mitosis &
Meiosis/Review Voc ++ for Quiz

2. Complete 11-4 discussion/Take Quiz/COLLECT V. Packet

3. Read Enrichment Handout/Answer questions Animal
Pedigree

4. Define 11-1 Vocabulary Terms & work on voc
packet

5. View video: Gene Benefits/Intro to Genetics
Write out and answer questions from video (10)

HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not complete on 11-1
2. Start prep for 11:1-2/ Voc Quiz++
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Complete any work not complete on 11-1
2. Start prep for 11:1-2/Voc Quiz++
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CLASS WORK DATE: 7 & 8 April, 2008
STANDARDS: (F.2.4.1 Asexual & sexual reproduction, F.1.4.8 Cell Division, F.2.F.2 DNA and protein synthesis)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram/label Fig. 11-16, p. 277/Cross-
over/tetrad

2. Discussion Meiosis 11:4, pp. 275-278

3. Check 11-4 Vocabulary Packet

4. Viewing video: Gene Benefits/Intro to Genetics
Write out and answer questions from video. (10)

5. Do questions p. 278, #s 1-5

PRE-IB Biology:

1. WARM-Up: Diagram/label Fig. 11-16, p. 277/Cross-
over/tetrad

2. Discussion Meiosis 11:4, pp. 275-278

3. Check 11-4 Vocabulary Packet

4. Viewing video: Gene Benefits/Intro to Genetics
Write out and answer questions from video. (10)

5. Do questions p. 278, #s 1-5
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Study for 11-4 Voc Quiz mid-week Apr 9 & 10
2. Read 11-1, pp. 262-266
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Study for 11-4 Voc Quiz mid-week Apr 9 & 10
2. Read 11-1, pp. 262-266
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NOTE::::::FCAT WEEK MARCH 11, 12, 13, 2008
3rd Quarter Exams begins 19th March Schedule below.
NRT SCHEDULED 18th March 2008 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19/20 FEB 2008
ATTENTION PARENTS: Students have been given their 3rd Quarter
MID-Progress Reports. I've asked students to discuss their progress with their parents. Students should return the
SIGNED Mid-Quarter Reports immediately.
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CLASS WORK DATE: 19 & 20 Feb 2008
STANDARDS: B.1.4.1(Energy is fundamental,F.1.4.1 (Body processes),F.1.4.3(Cell membranes), F.1.4.6(Cell behavior), G.1.4.3(Molecules of Living things)

HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Chart on p. 213/Answer
questions 1-4/Diagram p. 212
Calvin cycle
2. Complete 8:3 discussion w/video clip

3. Do Analyzing Data Activity Handout

4. Do Assessment Questions p. 217, #s 1-10,
13, 14, 15, 17, & 23// Do. p. 219, #s 1-8

5. Discuss CH 8 Assessment questions

6. Handout Progress Reports
PRE-IB Biology:
1. WARM-Up: Diagram Chart on p. 213/Answer
questions 1-4/Diagram p. 212
Calvin cycle
2. Complete 8:3 discussion w/video clip

3. Do Analyzing Data Activity Handout

4. Do Assessment Questions p. 217, #s 1-10,
13, 14, 15, 17, & 23// Do. p. 219, #s 1-8

5. Discuss CH 8 Assessment questions

6. Handout Progress Reports
HOMEWORK:
HONORS BIOLOGY:
1. Do Practice CH 8 Test
2. Study for CH 8 Test/Thurs/Fri
PRE-IB BIOLOGY:
1. Do Practice CH 8 Test
2.