CP Biology  Nov. 17-21

SCOS 3.05 Examine the development the theory of evolution by natural selection including:  Development of theory, Origin & history of life, fossils & biochemical evidence, Mechanisms of evolution, Applications (pesticides & antibiotic resistance.

M- review early earth worksheet, Geological timeline of life w/ 4 Eras, 2 labs to defeat Abiogenesis

T- p. 388 4 theories of 1st life, Lab - primodial soap, Endosymbiotic theory, RSG worksheet p. 61-62,  Extra Credit Due, Ch. 15 Darwin

W-  Evidence of Evolution, Hardy Weinburg theory, Timeline project, Ch. 15 voc.

Th- Life On Earth Video, finish types of evolution

F- Primates Ch.16, Quiz on Ch. 14-15, Lab on Primate Cladograms

CP Biology  Nov. 10,12-14

SCOS Goal  3.04: Assess the impact of advances in genomics and society

   Human genome project  & Application of biotechnology

Objective:  Biotechnology:   How to make Recombinant DNA & how it is being used.

   M- Cloning, Mini lab 13.1, Recombinant DNA Lab, HW p. 346 - draw gel electrophoresis

   W- Gel Electrophoresis notes, Mino lab 13.3 p. 353

      DVD Ghost In Your Genes  - Review sheets

   Th- Notes on Human Genome

    Review sheets due - go over them, DVD Human Genone

    F- Test Ch.13, Directed reading sh. - Ch.14 Early Earth 

CP Biology  Nov. 3,5-7

   SCOS  goal 3.03   Interpret & predict patterns of inheritance:   Dom, recessive, & intermediate traits

Multiple alleles, polygenic inheritance, Sex-linked traits, Pedigrees, & punnett squares

Objectives: - Human Genetics- Diseases,  Karyotypes

M- Chrom # defects, Karyotyping, Lab Insect Karyotype

W- Environmental affect on genetics, twins, review sheet & game

Th- Test Ch.12, do Ch.13 voc, read pp. 337-340, Problem solving lab 13.1

F-  SCOS Goal  3.04: Assess the impact of advances in genomics and society

   Human genome project  & Application of biotechnology

Objective:  Biotechnology:   How to make Recombinant DNA & how it is being used.

Ch.13 Breeding into genetic engineering, recombinant DNA - steps & color sheet for hw

CP Biology   Oct. 28-31

   T- Ch.12 Pedigree chart, recessive, dom trait, HW = pedigree worksheet

  W- pedigree Ws review, Incomplete D., Codom, Blood, HW RSG p.54

  Th- Rh factor, polygenic Chrom #, sex linked, Lab 12.1,12.2

  F- Quiz, Genetics:  Take home Lab

CP Biology

   M- work Punnett squares, HW = RSG p. 43

   T- work more squares, talk about Mendels laws, explain test cross & show dihybrid - HW = 3 problems

   W- Quiz on Mendel & punnett squares, Meiosis

   Th- Meiosis vs. mitosis, review sheets

  F- Test on Ch.10,  Article p. 332, draw 12.1 & do Ch. 12 voc

Voicemail should be activated again - Oct.13

CP Biology - weekly SCOS goal  3.01 DNA & making protein

   M- decoding a mRNA strand, operon, minilab p. 293

   T- Genetic defects, Lab - Extraction of cheek cell DNA, return quiz

   W_ Review day

   Th- Test on Ch.11, Ch.10 voc

   F- Ch. Mendel - Genetics

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Oct 6-10

CP Biology - weekly SCOS goal  2.05(test), 3.01 DNA

  M- Quiz Ch.9,  review Ch.9 Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration, WS p. 41-42

  T - Test Ch.9,  Ch.11 voc, draw & explain p. 272 & p. 284 DNA model

  W- Ch.11 DNA - Replication,  DNA Model Lab

  Th- Transcription - types of RNA & roles, LD video, Protein synthesis steps , P synthesis video, HW  RSGp. 48

  F_ Quiz DNA & RNA,Decoding,  Problem solving lab p. 283, HW RSG p. 49

Sept. 29- Oct. 3

CP Biology - weekly SCOS goal 2.03  & 2.05 

   M- review Ch.7 , Mitosis review
   T - Test Ch.7, Ch.8 voc word
   W- Photosynthesis, foldable 
   Th- Cellular Respiration, foldable   
   F- review Ch. 8, video on Photo, RSG  41-42

Sept. 22- 26
CP Biology - weekly SCOS goal 2.03
  M- Test Ch.7,  do voc words Ch. 8
  T- Intro Ch.8 diffusion & osmosis, passive & active T
  W- quiz, diffusion lab set up, cell growth &                               Cell cycle, Mitosis
  Th- lab check, Mitosis lab Microviewers, 
        talk about Extra credit project- Cell Model
   F- Mitosis notes, Cancer- impt. of   8.3, Video:The Cell
 
Sept. 15-19
  CP Biology - weekly goal SCOS  2.02
  M- Cell organelle & functions, Video "Magic of Cells"
  T- Mini lab 7.1 p. 173, Cell Lab
  W- Cell lab,  Plasma membrane,  cell color pictures
  Th- Cell Quiz, Ch.7.3  voc words
  F- Virtual cell - computer program on cell (COW1-2), review game Ch. 7
     *** Test Ch. 7 on Monday (9-22)

Welcome Back Mustangs
CP Biology - see Standard Course of Study Goals on Biology link
M- rules, regulations, lab tour & safety rules MSDS
Biology theories, safety sheets, SCOS goal 1.01, 1.04
T- Characteristics of life, Lab on Characteristics, SCOS 1.01
W- Scientific method, independent depend. variables
activity sheet on exp. parts,  1-1.02-03
Th- Quiz on life & SM, types of graphs - activity - 1.01-1.05
F- check graphing, wk. sheet - Simpsons, end of chapter questions, Do all Voc words for ch. 1

Week 9/2 - 9 -5

T- graphing review , ws on graphing, go over quiz , class review SCOS - 1.01-1.05

W-  Test on Ch. 1 - do voc. Ch. 6.1 & 6.2, draw pie graph of chemicals in human body p. 142 1st column only.

Th- Intro Chem. - draw ph scale p. 150, Organic - Carbohydrates & lipids, hw= do other voc for Ch. 6

F- Proteins, Nucleic acid, enzymes , Biotech. article p. 166,  Food Chart: 5 of each Carb's, Lipids, Proteins