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2/12/2010 - Biology
Mrs. Cranford : Anatomy, (CP) Biology, AP Biology
Kathy Cranford
EAST ROWAN HIGH
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Feb. 8-12
  CP Biology
 
SCOS goal 2.01 Compare and contrast the structure & functions of organic molecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes & Nucleic acids
 2.04 Enzymes & impt. in the body

 
M- Pretest- notes Chemistry in life & diffusion, Ch.6 voc for hw
  T- Macromolecules - posters & present to class- impt. in body
  W- Quiz, Food testing lab
  Th- Ch. 6 review- activity, how to study- techniques
  F- Ch. 6 Test, precheck ch. 7, work on Ch. 7 voc

 Anatomy-
  M- overview systems of human body, X-ray's & CT scans, review sheet
  T- collect review, Video Human Machine- 15 min. - return review- go over, review questions from book p. 20
  W- Test Ch. 1, read & notes Ch. 2 beginning chemistry
  Th- overview intro to chemistry, pH, water properties, impt. inorganic chart
  F- Organics -Carbohydrates, Wellness Essays

AP Biology-
  M- finish test essays on Ch. 21, Intro. Evolution- Ch.22
  T- finish Darwin & evidences of evolution, ch. 23 Pop. Evolution,
     Natural selection- types of;, causes of variation, 
     polymorphism
  W- Ch.23 -  Alleles change bc, Pop. genetics, Hardy weinburg
  Th- Hardy weinburg problems, return test
  F- HW lab

 
Feb. 1-5
  Feb. 1-3 Snow days = Spring break
  Feb 4-5

CP Biology:
 Th- review ch. 1, simpson ws, P-board review
 F- Test Ch. 1, Ch.6 voc.

Anatomy:
  Th- Anatomical position, video of body positions, ws -directions
  F- planes, regions, ws- systems

AP Biology:
  Th- finish ch. 21, review sheet
  F- Test ch. 21



Welcome back Students!
  My class schedule is:
    1st pd. CP Biology
    2nd pd. planning
    3rd pd. Anatomy
    4th pd. AP Biology


  What you need for class:

   CP Biology:  book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook,paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils, pocketfolder (hole-punched)

   Anatomy: book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook,      paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils.




  CP Biology  - Jan 25-29

   Weekly SCOS Goals

   *** These goals will be use during each biology lab this semester ***

    1.01 Identify biological questions & problems through scientific investigations.

    1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.  
  • Create testable hypothesis
  • Identify variables
  • Use a control or comparison group when appropriate
  • Select and use appropriate measurement tools
  • Collect & record data
  • Organize data into charts & graphs
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Communicate findings
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations & models of biological phenomena using logic & evidence to:
  • Explain observations
  • Make inferences and predictions
  • Explain the relationship between evidence & explanation.
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the lab and in field studies.
  • Recognize & avoid potential hazards
  • Safety manipulate materials & equipment needed for scientific investigations.
1.05Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed,scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of :
  • Appropriate sample
  • Adequacy of experimental controls
  • Replication of findings
  • Alternative interpretations of the data.

Jan 25-29
CP Biology
 

  M- Class & lab safety rules, 3 science theories, lab tour     -MSDS sheets,safety sheet w/ book
  T- Characteristics of life, Lab Living vs. Nonliving
  W- Scienific method, tools used, WS - Depend/Independ. variables
   Th- Quiz, - Types of graphs - graphing WS
  F- Simpson WS - Review Questions pp. 28-29 1-10, 15-20,   Ch. 1 voc words = HW


Anatomy  

   M- Rules, survey sheet, issue books - body terms pp. 14, 16-17
  T- Lab tour, Levels of organization of life, Life necess. Body picture - label & study -- Test Thursday
   W_ Survivial factors, vital signs, Homoestasis, Review activity in lab -- for body test
  Th- Picture test, draw body cavities, key terms Ch. 1
  F- Anatomical position, Standard Deviations video, Directional WS & color sheet.

AP Biology
   M- Ch. 21 a, work on LRA on Evolution
   T- Ch.21b, work on LRA
   W- LRA due today
   Th- Review
    F- Test Ch. 21- Genetic Development of Life











EOC Review session daily T -F & M (1/5- 1/11)
    T & W(1/12 & 1/13)- review from 1:15-2:00
     Also review Tues & Wed. (1/12-13) from 1:15-2:00

Biology EOC Test Date = JAN 14 at 7:35
      1st pd. report to room 217
      4th pd. report to room  22
   You have worked hard this year - so go make that 81+!
   You can do it.
 * Study hard - get plenty of rest & eat a good breakfast
 GOOD LUCK!
 
  
   

  EOC Exam = 7:40- 10:40  

        break :   10:45-11:15
   2nd exam =   11:20-1:00   (non-EOC & VOCATS)

   Tues morning: Algebra I / Geometry
             2nd exam = 1st pd class non-EOC & VOCATS
   Wed:  English I / Algebra II
             2nd pd- non-EOC

   Thurs:  Biology / Physical science
              3rd pd - non EOC
 
   Fri:   US History / Civics
             4th pd. - non-EOC

If you do not pass the Biology EOC - We will have a remediation session on Tues. -Jan 19 from
  10:00 - 11:15 am  - My room 307.




Jan 5-8 & 11
  CP Biology
 
SCOS Goal -  4.05 Animal behavior : innate, learned, social
    5.01 - 5.03 Ecology
   T- Behavior of animals, Ecology - abiotic/biotic
   W- Ecology Trophic levels, EOC review
   Th- Ecology: human population, EOC review
    F- EOC review,
   M- EOC review
 
  AP Biology
  T- F   notes on Ch. 19 - 20, work on objectives
  M- Test Ch. 19-20, work on Exam questions


Dec. 14-18
  CP Biology
  SCOS Goal 4.02 How plant carry out the functions of life, gymnosperms, angiosperms, vascular & nonvascular plant
   M- seed dispersal, flower functions, flower picture for homework parts & functions
   T- flower discussion, tropisms, Flower lab
   W- growth patterns of plants, review game for plants
   Th- review with P-board, Test Plants, Booklet on types of life
     bacteria thur animals
   F- Animalia - invert. w/ jar samples,
   (Dec 21-22)
   M- Vertebrates - frog / with jar samples
   T- Frog Dissection
 

AP Biology
   M- Viruses- types, classification of , LD video on lytic cycle
   T- animal & plant viruses, Bacteria characterisitics,
       transformation & transduction, objectives
   W- Gene regulation, review sheet
   Th- Test Ch. 18
   F- Genetics DVD - Human Genome in use

   M & T (Dec 21-22)
       Create a creature project

  
Dec. 7-11
  CP Biology
 
SCOS goal 4.01 Differences in prokarytoes & eukaryotes. 4.03 Disease potential and treatment of disease (virus & bacteria)
   M- Bacteria parts & functions, ID bacteria(Gram + & -), antibiotics use- resistance of,  M & M disease transmission lab,
Video What are Bacteria - with questions,  hw - do WS on Bac & viruses
   T- Lab: Harmful & Helpful Bacteria & Viruses, draw protista on pp. 505, 507, 511
   W- finish notes on bact & protist, review on pro. board
   PROGRESS Report go out today
   Th- Test Ch. 18-19 Bacteria- Viruses & Protista
    F- Fungi notes, Plantae note sheets- flower picture for hw

AP Biology
   M- Ch. 17 One Gene 1 Enzyme theory experm., DNA vs. RNA
  Transcription, Protein synthesis
    T- Transcription & translation of RNA,  Video on P synthesis, retun test, color sheet on synthesis
    W- finish notes on synthesis, review sheet
    Th- Test Ch. 17- objectives due
   F- Intro . Viruses - WS on computer.


   

Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
CP Biology

   SCOS goal: 4.01  Analyze the classification of organisms according to ttheir evolutionary relationship.Developm & changes in taxonomy systems, diff in prokary & eukaryotes, diff kingdoms: Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, Classification keys
   M-  Taxonomy system, Taxa levels, card- voc activity
   T- Latin use in taxonomy, 6 Kingdoms & characteristics, diff in pro & Eukaryotes,  hw - RSG p. 73-74 on taxonomy
   W- go over WS, Dichotomous key, minlab p.453, review on smart board
   Th- Test Ch. 17, Ch. 18-19 voc + picture
   F- Ch. 18 Viruses, lytic cycle, Virus disease & treaments, hw draw bact p. 487

   AP Biology
   M- Ch. 16 quiz on outlline- then sue outline, DNA impt. experiments, Hershey Chase exp. video
    T- DNA replication steps, enzymes, repair & telomeres,
   video on DNA, Genetic engineering & protein synthesis
   W- LRA due (8-Genetic Diseases) - each present 1 to class
   Th- finish diseases, Ch.16 review book, worksheet
   F- Test Ch. 16, work on Ch. 17 outline


 
THANKSGIVING BREAK  NOV. 25-29

CP Biology  Nov. 16-20  & 23-24
    SCOS Goal 3.05 Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection including: origin of life, fossils & biochemical evidence, Mechanisms of Evol, Application of Evol.
    M - Early Earth - Timeline, WS Abiogenesis vs. Biogenesis, draw time line pp. 37-75
     T- 1st life theories, Evolution of life, Darwin - Darwin LD video, HW p. 61-62
    W- Evidence of Evolution, , WS Lab on evidences, Ch. 15 voc words due thurs
     Th- Speciation - Mechaniams of Evolution, Video Voyage to the Galagos Islands
     F- Ch. 16 Primates, Lucy video - discovery of lucy
    M- review Ch. 14-16 Evolution, end of ch., P board review
     T- Test Ch. 14-16  Evolution

AP Biology
   M- Detection of genetic diseases, review sheet w/ probability problems, review sheet
    T- Test Ch. 14 - Ch. 15 outline
    W- LRA on Genetic Diseases- go to library
    Th- Ch. 15 Drosophilia genetics, objectives- due Monday
   F- notes of genetics, review sheet
   M- Test Ch. 15 , outline for Ch. 16 - due tues
   T- DVD- Cracking the code of life

CP Biology Nov. 9-13  (Nov 12 Vet. Day
Holiday)
   SCOS Goal 3.04  Assess the impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society
   Human Genome project,  Genetic engineering
   M- Select breeding, Recombinant DNA, hw= color sheet on recomb. DNA
   T- Steps of recomb. DNA, uses of it, cloning, Recombinant lab
   W- Holiday
   Th- Application of GE -review sheet, DVD = Human Genone
   F- Test Ch. 13, Ch. 14 reading sheet w/ anwers

AP Biology
   M- Ch. 14 continue Mendel's laws- punnett squares, incomplete, codominant, work problems
   T_ review problems, dihybrid squares, work problems
   W- Holiday
   Th- Probability, work problems
   F- Pedigrees, disorders, pedigree wk sheet


   
CP Biology:  Nov. 2-6
   SCOC Goal 3.03 Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance: pedigrees, sexlinked traits, chrom. # & defects
   M- Chrom. # :autosomes & sex chrom. Sex-linked trait: Hemophilia & colorblindness, Problem solving lab p. 326
   T- review, Quiz on Ch.12,  Problem-solving lab p. 311, Take Home Lab- due Thurs.
  W- Genetic Mutations w/ chrom #, Karyotype Lab, review sheet
   Th- review over quiz, smart board review, WS questions
   F- Test Ch. 12 Genetic in Humans, Ch. 13 voc.

AP Biology  Nov. 2-6
   M- CH. 13 Meiosis: Roles, sexual cycle in life, stages of meiosis, color sheets of meiosis
  T_ Compare & contrast Mitosis and Meiosis, Review shhet for Ch. 12-13, prelab AP lab #3, work on objectives
   W- AP Lab #3, Beads & Onion root tip slides, Ascis smears
   Th- Test Ch. 12-13, work on Ch. 14 outline
   F- Ch. 14 Mendel & theories, work on objectives


CP Biology:    Thursday is 1/2 day  -  Friday is workday

   Oct. 26-29   SCOS Goal 3.03 Interpret & predict patterns of inheritance: dom. recessive, intermediate, pedigrees, incomplete dom. multiple alleles, Sex-linked traits
   M- Classscape - benchmark test, pedigrees, HW - worksheet on pedigrees,
   T- Pedigree activity, Diseases: recessive & dom., incomplete Dom. HW- ws on pink flowers
   W- Codom., multiple alleles, bllod type problems, WS p. 54
  Th- Baby Coin Lab


AP Biology

   M- AP Lab #4 Plant pigments & the Light reaction
   T- Lab talk - lab write up due Monday  11-2,  Ch. 12 Mitosis notes & pictures,objectives sheets given out
  W- Control of mitosis w/ CDK's,  color sheets on mitosis
   Th- Ch. 13 due today,  Video : Life cycles  (mitosis & Meiosis)- objectives


CP Biology

    Oct. 19-23  SCOS goal 3.03 Interpret & predict patterns of inheritance: dominant, recessive, test cross, punnett squares 3.02 Compare & contrast sexual and asexual reproduction

  M- Intro. punnett squares , work monohybrid crosses - hw= word problems to work

  T- review squares - work them using P. board, test cross, show dihybrid cross

  W- Quiz on Monohybrid crosses, homologous chrom. meiosis

  Th- crossing in meiosis, compare & contrast M & Mitosis, review, video Meiosis

  F- LD review before test, Test Ch. 10, p. 332, 309, Ch. 12 voc.

AP Biology-     analyze bioenergetic rxns. - photosynthesis, adaptations of plants

    M- AP Lab # 5 due today, finish notes on adaptation of CAM & C4 plants, Video on these plants, work on extra credit CR & Photo

or work on objectives

   T- review of Ch. 10 , ch. questions, review sheet, work on objectives or extra C

  W- Test Ch. 10 Photosynthesis, work on ch.12 outline

   Th- notes Ch.11 cell communication

   F- Ch. 12 outline due, finish notes , prelab AP Lab #4 plant pigments

CP Biology

   Oct. 12-16   SCOS Goal 3.01 Analyze the DNA molecule, replication, transcription of RNA, protein synthesis & gene regulation

  M- Gene regulation, Decoding mRNA strand w/ decoding chart for amino acids,  Problem solving lab p. 283, 293   Codon Bingo

  T- Mutations: gene & chromosome,  DNA Extraction Lab

  W- Review Ch. 11 DNA & protien synthesis, WS, Smart board review, card game for DNA & protein making

  Th- Test Ch. 11, voc. for Ch.10 & draw figure 10.3 p. 256

  F- Ch. 10 Mendel , Story of a Gene w/ ?'s, Genotype & Phenotype

AP Biology

  M- review Ch. 9 Cellular Respiration, finish notes, questions at end of ch. review sheet

  T- Test Ch. 9 CR, prelab AP Lab #6 Cellular Respiration of peas

  W - AP lab 6

  Th- Ch. 10 Intro Photosynthesis , Photosystem I & II, video on Photosynthesis

  F- Photo notes, C4 plants, video on C4's



CP Biology Oct 5- 9

  SCOS goal- 2.05 , 3.01 Analyze the molecular basis of heredity including: DNA replication, protein synthesis, gene regulation

   M- Ch. 9 review CR & Photosynthesis, review game, board review

   T- Test on ch.9, voc for Ch.11

   W - Ch.11 DNA and Replication, DNA Model lab

  Th- DNA & RNA transcription, protein synthesis

  F- making protein in our cell , video

 Honors Biology II

  M- AP LAb 1 Osmosis and diffusion (part A,E & set up C)

  T- AP lab 1 part B, C &D

  W- Lab talk on lab 1, Ch. 9 outline due, Intro Ch. 9 Cellular Respiration

  Th- aerobic respiration steps

   F- Over of Cellular respiration

 

CP Biology  Sept. 29-Oct. 2

      SCOS Goal  Goal 2.05  Investigate and analyze the biogenergetic reactions:  Aeorbic respiration, anaerobic respiration & Photosynthesis

  T- Photosynthesis process, stages LR & DR, foldable of stages

  W -review photosynthesis with drawing, review foldable, talk about extra credit cell models - due Monday Oct.5 

  Th - ATP, Aerobic & anaerobic respiration, foldable

  Fri- Review both process of getting energy, Video on both, review foldable, Quiz on both, review questions 1-14 end of Ch.9

  Honors Biology II   Sept 29-Oct.2

   T- Ch. 8 Diffusion Passive transport

   W- AP Lab 2 Enzyme Activity parts A,B, C,D, E

  Th- Active transport, PM video, review sheet

  F- Test Ch.8 Diffusion & PM,  Lab talk on AP lab 2, hw= Prelab AP lab 1

 

CP Biology

   Sept. 14-18   SCOS weekly Goal 2.02: Investigate and describe the structures and functions of cell including:  cell organelles, cell comminication & specialization

   M- Cell organelles, diff in plant & animal cells, Video: Magic of cell, Minilab p. 173

   T- Cell lab: microscope measurements, "e" slide, hair side, cork slide, Study organelles for test

   W- Lab : Proscope of Onion cell nucleus, Onion lab, PM note, review

   Th- Virtual cell "tour of cell" - computer activity, review organelles  STUDY for TEST Ch.7

   F- TEST Ch. 7, ch. 8 voc after test

   AP  (Honors) Biology

    M- finish enzyme functions, Lab on macromolecules & unknown, start review sheet

    T- review questions end of chapter, review sheet, objectives due Wed.

    W- Test Ch. 5-6, Short Ch.7 outline pp. 102-105, draw fig. 7.28 & 7.30

    Th- Outline due, Ch. 7  Introduct., assign organelle project

    F- Lab write up due, work on project

 

CP Biology

   Sept. 8-11  SCOS Goal 2.01 -2.02 Compare & contrast macromolecules shapes and functions: Carb's, Lipids, proteins and Nucleic acids.   Investigate structures and functions of cells: organelles, microscopes, specialization and cell communication.

   T- enzymes & nucleic acids, laser disc, review

  W- Test Ch. 6 Chemistry in Life= macromolecules, do Ch. 7 voc. words

  Th- 2 types of cells:prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic, tools used to study cells, microscope parts & functions

   F- Microscope quiz - parts & functions, start organelle charts


Honors Biol II (AP Biology)

   T- return ch.3-4 test, ch.5 outline due, Carbohydrates & lipids, LD video on carb's lipids, Lab  11A due Wed., give out Ch.5-6 objectives

   W- Lab due, Proteins & aa - World of Chemistry video: Proteins, Ch. 6 outline due Thurs.

   Th- Ch. 6 due, Nucleic acids LD video Ch. 6 Energy p. 80, 77

   F- Enzymes, Video ATP Cell & energy, Biochemical lab w/ unknown


CP Biology

Aug 31- Sept. 4

SCOS Goal 2.01 Compare & contrast the strucure and functions of the following organic molecules: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids

M - review Ch. 1 Characteristics of Life & Scientific method, graphing

  T- Test Ch.1 , do voc. for Ch. 6, pie graph chemical in body

  W- Chemistry of life, pH, Carbohydrates - impt. in body

   Th- Lipids, Proteins - impt. in body, Food chart

  F- Food Testing lab: Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, draw p. 162

AP Biology(Honors BioII)

  M- Ch. 3 Water & it's properties related to life, objectives

  T- Ch. 3-4 Functional groups in chemistry- relationship to life, Water video

  W- Mole video, review questions end of ch., review wk sheet

  Th- Test Ch. 3-4, Prelab AP Lab 11A

  F- AP LAb 11A - Behavior of Animals - Pillbugs


Welcome Back Mustangs!!

Hope you had good summer!

  I have 2nd period planning

  CP Biology - 1st & 4th periods

  Honors Biology II (AP) - 3rd period

   What you need for class:

     ALL Science classes have a lab fee of  $10.00


   CP Biology:  book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook, paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils, pocketfolder (hole-punched)


Honors Biology II: book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook,  1/2 inch 3 ring binder lab notebook, colored pencils.    AP students have an additional fee for their AP Lab manuels   $20.00.


for 2nd semester:  

Anatomy: book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook, paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils.


Aug. 25-28

CP Biology:

  T: Rules & expectations for class, lab safety(lab tour), HW Ch.1 voc

   W- Characteristics of life, lab to identify these factors on objects.

   Th- Scientific method- inquiry- variables in lab, WS on exp., control & variables in experiments, HW study for quiz (Friday)

   F_ Quiz, types of graphs- WS on graphing on Pboard


Weekly SCOS Goals

   *** These goals will be use during each biology lab this semester ***

    1.01 Identify biological questions & problems through scientific investigations.

    1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.  
  • Create testable hypothesis
  • Identify variables
  • Use a control or comparison group when appropriate
  • Select and use appropriate measurement tools
  • Collect & record data
  • Organize data into charts & graphs
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Communicate findings
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations & models of biological phenomena using logic & evidence to:
  • Explain observations
  • Make inferences and predictions
  • Explain the relationship between evidence & explanation.
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the lab and in field studies.
  • Recognize & avoid potential hazards
  • Safety manipulate materials & equipment needed for scientific investigations.
1.05Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed,scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of :
  • Appropriate sample
  • Adequacy of experimental controls
  • Replication of findings
  • Alternative interpretations of the data.


Honors Biology II

  T- Outlines on Ch. 1-4 due today- survey

Rules & expectations of AP, safety in lab & tour of lab

begin 8 themes in biology

   W- Overview Ch. 1- work on objectives for Ch. 1-2

  Th- Overview Ch. 2 - do review from Ch. 1-2

  F- Test Ch. 1-2 (30 MC & essay ?'s)

  About AP biology- grading procedure / scores





































EXAMS June 3-8

  W- Algebra I & Geometry 7:30

      1st pd. NonEOC / VOCATS

  Th- Civics & US History

     2nd pd. Non EOC/ VOCATS

  F- All Sciences

     3rd pd. Non EOC/ VOCATS

  M- English I and Algebra II

     4th pd. NonEOC / VOCATS

Week June 1-2 

 CP Biology - All SCOS goals 1-5

  M- Review EOC 

  T- Review EOC, game

  Anatomy

  M- Endocrine test- Hip surgery

  T- In the Womb - video

   

Week May 25-29

CP Biology Goals 4-5 Ecology, Behavior, Ecosystems

 T- Vertebrate types & characteristics

  W- Frog lab, Behavior of life

  Th- Ecology- factors

  F- Ecology, Population Growth, EOC review Questions 1-42

Anatomy

  T- Reproduction oral test, Nervous study day

  W- Nervous test, finish reproduction test

  Th- Dissection of male & female reproduction

  F- Dissection of brain, clean lab material


Week May 18-22

CP Biology - weekly SCOS Goal 4.10 Classification of organisms: Plants - history & nature of classification.+

   M- Fungi classification, plants intro. Root, stems, leaves, seeds- hw- flower picture p. 642 color label & functions of parts

   T- Plant Reproduction: cones/Flower parts & impts. Flower LAb- Dissection of a flowers male & female parts

   W- Plant reaction to stimulus, patterns of growth, review activity

   Th- plant test- animal booklet

   F- Invert. animal day

Anatomy:

  M-F other group completes Nervous outline, male & female reproductive systems


   




Week May 11-15

 CP Biology - Weekly SCOS Goal  4.01 Classification of organisms: history & nature of classification, similarities & differences b/w prokaryotic & eukaryotic life, Eukaryotic kingdoms: Protista, Fungi, Plants and Animals, use of classification keys   4.03 Adaptations affecting survival and reproductive success - disease causing viruses and bacteria.

   M- About Viruses , Lytic cycle, impt. of vaccines, Progress Reports go out today, hw. Draw label & functions of bacteria

  T- Bacteria part + shapes, ID types, diseases, Spread of disease lab, video= What are Bacteria

   W- Harmful/ Helpful Bacteria & Virus lab, hw. draw pp. 505. 508 & 511

   Th- Protista life, review sheet for Ch. 18-19

   F- Test Ch. 18-19, plant voc - due Tues. 

Anatomy & Physiology

  M- finish notes - 1/2 on Nervous system, 1/2 on male and female reproductive system

   T- AP Exam - most absent

  W- Chart day for reproductive group, Nervous schedule test date- study day

   Th- Study charts Reproductive testing begins- Test day Nervous

   F- Reproductive group -taking oral test.

Week May 4-8

CP Biology - Weekly SCOS Goal 4.01 Classification of organisms: history & nature of classification, similarities & differences b/w prokaryotic & eukaryotic life, Eukaryotic kingdoms: Protista, Fungi, Plants and Animals, use of classification keys

   M - Evolution review, lab review game

   T- Test Ch. 14-16 Evolution  (3.05)- ch.17 voc + drawing 17.5 & 17.8

   W- Ch. 17 Taxonomy Linnaeus system, 6 kingdoms

   Th- plantae & animalia, Dicotomous keys to classify

   F- Test Ch. 17- ch. 18-19 voc words


Anatomy 

   M- Review on P. board for excretory & respiratory test - study day

   T- Test Excretory & Respiratory- 

  W- F 1/2 class on Nervous system, 1/2 class of Reproduction outline notes




Week April 27-May 1

CP Biology  - Weekly SCOS Goal 3.05 : Development of theory of evolution by natural selection, origin & history of life, fossils and biochemical evidence, mechanisms of evolution, applications(pesticide and antibiotic resistance.

   M- Origin of earth & life WS- review over it, Geological time of life notes, Abiogenesis WS, end of class review over, HW= draw timeline pp. 374-375

  T- 1st life p. 388 - read & notes, stages of life, endosymbiotic life,  Darwin life & impt. 

   W- Evidences of evolution, moth video clip, Lab -evidences of E, do ch. 15 voc words

  Th- Speciation, Ch. 16 Primates, cladogram of primates,

  F- Extra Credit DNA Due today  questions p. 390, Quiz on Ch. 14 -15, Video: Voyage to Galapogos Islands.


Anatomy

   M- F  Notes on Respiratory & Excretory systems of body- use parts sheet - Dissection specimens maybe by Friday

Week April 20-24

CP Biology - Weekly SCOS Goal 3.04 Impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society: Human genome project & Applications of biotechnology

   M- Test Ch. 12 Human Genetics, ch. 13 voc, read & notes pp. 337-340, Problem solving lab 13.1 p. 339

   T- Intro Ch. 13 - Genetic Engineering :Recombinant DNA, video clip, impt. uses, HW- colorsheet on Recom DNA

   W- Minilab 13.1, Recomb. DNA lab,cloning- hw draw gel electrophoresis p. 346 & review sheet

   Th- Gels,applications of GE, minilab 13.3., review sheet, video Human Genome

    F- Test Ch. 13 Genetic Engineering, Ch. 14 Reading sheet

Anatomy

   M- Circulatory notes on heart

   T- in lab- open up dissection organisms

   W- identify parts of Digestion & circulatory systems-     Draw pictures of part - labels & functions

   Th- review circulatory 

   F- Test Circulatory system

Week April 13-17

CP Biology - Weekly SCOS Goal 3.03 Interpret & predict inheritance: Dom, recess, multiple alleles, polygenic inheritance, sex-linked traits, human genetic conditions

  M- Incomp. dom., Codominace, blood types, multiple alleles, WS p. 52 & 54

  T- Polygenic, sex-linked traits (colorblindness), Minilabs

  W- Quiz, Take Home Genetics Lab- due Friday

  Th- Chrom # & defects, Karyotype Bug Lab, review WS

  F- review day - for test Monday

Anatomy & Physiology

   M- Digestion overview notes, review on smartboard

  T- Digestion Test

  W-F Circulatory syllabus - for notes

Week March 30 - April 3

CP Biology - Weekly SCOS Goal 3.02 Compare & contrast characteristics of asexual & sexual reproduction

  M- Quiz on punnett squares, Meiosis vs. Mitosis

  T- compare & contrast mitosis & meiosis, Meiosis video, review wk sheet

  W- Test ch. 10,  Ch. 12 voc. words

  Th- pedigrees, return test, recessive & dominant diseases in humans, hw= pedigree ws

   F- review pedigree ws, Baby lab- coin toss genes

   M- EOC review Day

Anatomy

  M- study muscle cards & other muscle notes,

  T- Test on Muscles Unit

  W- F - Digestion syllabus - to outline notes- parts & functions of parts in DS, pictures of digestive tract

M -Digestion notes


  

 

Week March 23-27    

CP Biology -Weekly SCOS goal 3.03 & 3.02 Interpret patterns of inheritance: Dom vs. recessive, test cross, punnett squares, independent assortment, -- Compare & contrast sexual & asexual reproduction

  M- review DNA and protein synthesis, WS & game review

   T- Test Ch. 11 DNA, Ch. 10 voc , draw label color chart p. 256

   W- Mendel ,Story of Gene video, start genetics problems

   Th- Punnett squares,- Genotype, phenotypes ratio & %

    F- Working on punnett squares....   Quiz Monday

Anatomy

   M -Begin independent study on systems of body: notes on joints in body 

   T - receive muscle sheet to begin highlighting major muscles of bpdy

   W- go over 1st 27 muscles of body, make cards & study

   Th- go over muscles on the body appendages, cards & study

    F- Muscle study day- Muscle Test Tues. March 31


Week March 16-20

  CP Biology Weekly SCOS Goal 3.01 Molecular basis of heredity including: DNA replication, protein synthesis(transcription, translation), & gene regulation.

  M- DNA structure, replication, DNA model lab

  T- RNA types, transcription, protein synthesis, return CH. 9 test, hw= RSG p. 48

  W- Video review Science in Action, Quiz on DNA _ RNA, Problem solving lab p. 283, DVD Secret of Life

  Th- LD of protein synthesis, gene regulation, decoding chart, chrom mutations, problem solving lab p. 293

  F- Chrom mutations, DNA Extraction Lab RSG p. 49


Anatomy

  M- Finish tissue lab + ws of tissue types, bone picture = hw

  T- Bone notes, clinicals pp. 136,139, Video of Skeletons

  W- Bone test, draw pp. 105-107, blood, muscles, nerves, review WS

  Th- tissue repair, LD 06283, review WS

  F- Test Ch. 5, outline pp. 187,189,191- explain IS


Week March 9-13

CP Biology Weekly SCOS Goal 2.05 Use of energetic reactions in living organisms (Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration)

  M- ATP, Fermentation , Cellular respiration in life, foldable of Cellular Respiration

  T- Video &?'s on photosyntheis & CR, Quiz on Photo. & CR, review ws pp. 49-50


  W- review day on Ch. 9, questions & answers, WS
, review game in lab (51?'s)

  Th- Test Ch.9 Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration, ch. 11 voc words, draw & explain pp. 272, 284

  F- Ch. 11 DNA, discovery & replication of DNA, DNA Model lab


Anatomy:

   M- summary sheet for protein synthesis, Mastery test review sheet, DVD Secret of life

  T- Test Ch. 4, read & notesp. 95, voc & aids p. 96, skin disorders p.126

  W- Intro Ch. 5 Tissue types, Epithelial character.HW skin type pictures

  Th- glands, skin cancer p.122, CT proper p. 105 clinicals

  F- Tissue lab / microviewers on tissues

Week March 4-6

CP Biology SCOS Goal 2.05 Use of energetic reactions in living organisms (Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration & fermentation

  W- Test on Ch. 8 Diffusion & Cell Division, do Ch.9 voc words

 Th- Intro. to photosynthesis (light & dark reaction steps to plants making energy from the sun, make a foldable to review LR & DR

  F- factors that affect photosynthesis, pigment functions, review foldable, ws on cholorphyll a,b

Anatomy

  W- Metabolism of foods, clinical boxes, 74,77,81

  Th- Protein synthesis impt. & steps, DVD- protein stuff of life, clinical 86, questions pp. 88-89

  F- review P synthesis, decoding chart of aa, A&P video on protein synthesis, colorsheet on synthesis.

 Week Feb 23-27

 CP Biology  Weekly SCOS Goal 2.03  Investigate & analyze the cell as a living system including: maintaining homeostasis, movement of materials in/ out of cell.

  M- Intro. cell, movement- passive & active transport, color sheet on PM

  T- Open note Quiz on Mon. notes, set up diffusion lab, notes on cell division, hw= draw cell cycle p. 206

  W- Analyze results of diffusion lab, Microview lab on Mitosis, HW= colorsheet on Mitosis

  Th- finish Mitosis notes, Cancer, Video "The Cell", label & reteach stages of Mitosis

  F- Review Active & passive transport, Proscope stages on Mitosis, Mitosis cut out Worksheet

 

Anatomy

   M- Cell movement, clinicals p. 59,61,64

  T- Cell cycle, Mitosis- stages, colorsheet on stages

  W- Germ cell formation, Cancer, article p. 67

  Th- finish cancer impt. , review p. 70, In lab- review game 1-40

  F- Test on Ch. 3 The Cell

CP Biology Week Feb 16-20

    Weekly SCOS Goal 2.02 Investigate and describe the structures and functions of cells: organelles, organization and communication

   M- Cell organelles, Magic of Cells- video, Minilab 7.1

   T- Cell Lab (E & onion)

   W- Cell lab, color sheet, plasma membrane

  Th- organelle quiz, review Virtual Cell - computer lab

   F- Test Ch. 7 - Cell, ch. 8 voc


Anatomy

   M- review WS -review questions

   T- Test Ch. 2, Ch.3 voc & aids

   W- Cell Intro. CM drawing, proteins in CM

   Th- organelle WS, nicknames

    F- Quiz organelles, reading on Faulty channels, LD video


CP Biology Feb.9-13

  Weekly SCOS Goals  2.01 Compare & contrast the structures & functions of the macromolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins & Nucleic Acids

2.02 Investigate & describe the structure & functions of cells: organelles, specialization, communication among cells in organisms

  M- Chemical Testing Lab: Carb's, Lipids, Proteins

  T- Enzymes - DNA, review RSG Worksheet p. 28, Foldable of macromolecules

  W- Test on Ch. 6 -Chemistry in life, Ch. 7 voc 1st 13 wds., Draw + p. 174

  Th- Prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic  cells, Men & microscopes, wk. sheet on microscope parts & functions

  F- Quiz on microscope use - parts & functions- return ch. 6 test


Anatomy  Feb 9-13

   M- Chemistry overview, impt. of pH, water inorganic ions

   T- Organic chemistry, Carbohydrates - Lipids, voc Ch. 2 Wellness Essays 1, 27,5

   W- Lipids composition- types, Video Cell & Energy, reading pp. 438-440,  331-332

   Th- Lipoproteins,Proteins, World of Chemistry video: Proteins

   F- Enzymes, Nucleic acids , ATP, Esssay on Fat # 4, review 1st 33 ?'s



   CP Biology

  Feb 2-6  Weekly SCOS Goals 1.01-1.05, 2.01 Compare & contrast these organic molecules: Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic acids

   M- Ethics of research,review quiz,  characterisics of life, Scientific method, graphing

   T- Test Ch. 1, do voc words from section 6.1 & 6.2, Introduce Chemistry chapter (6)- pie impt. elements

   W- pH scale, Impt. of water, Organic cpds.Macromolecules : Carbohydrates, HW - Ch. 6.3 voc words

   Th- Macromolecules: lipids & proteins, Lab-Food Chart 

   F- Food Testing Lab: Carb's(sugars,starch), proteins, lipids, - + unknown,  HW- draw & label p. 162 Enzyme + substrate

   Anatomy Feb 2-6

   M- Anatomical body planes & regions of body, WS = body systems, start Ch. 1 review sheet- due Wed.

   T- CT article p. 17, Med fields p. 18, x-ray +, review 1st 6 systems, work on review.

   W- WS due today, Finish systems review,Do questions at end of ch. 1, Video: Human Machine

   Th- Test Ch. 1, Read & outline notes on Ch. 2 Chemistry pp. 32-29, radioactive isotopes

  F- Chemistry overview, Acid vs. bases, water properties, inorganic salts, chart p. 40 impt. ions in body


 


Welcome Back Students!!

  I have 1st period planning

  CP Biology - 2nd period

   Anatomy & Physiology - 3rd & 4th period

   What you need for class:

   CP Biology:  book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook, paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils, pocketfolder (hole-punched)

   Anatomy: book sock, 1 inch 3 ring binder notebook, paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils.


  CP Biology  - Jan 26- 30

   Weekly SCOS Goals

   *** These goals will be use during each biology lab this semester ***

    1.01 Identify biological questions & problems through scientific investigations.

    1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.  
  • Create testable hypothesis
  • Identify variables
  • Use a control or comparison group when appropriate
  • Select and use appropriate measurement tools
  • Collect & record data
  • Organize data into charts & graphs
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Communicate findings
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations & models of biological phenomena using logic & evidence to:
  • Explain observations
  • Make inferences and predictions
  • Explain the relationship between evidence & explanation.
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the lab and in field studies.
  • Recognize & avoid potential hazards
  • Safety manipulate materials & equipment needed for scientific investigations.
1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of :
  • Appropriate sample
  • Adequacy of experimental controls
  • Replication of findings
  • Alternative interpretations of the data.
CP Biology 1/26-30
  M- Class & lab safety rules, 3 science theories, Lab tour -MSDS sheets,safety sheet w/ book
  T- Characteristics of life, Lab Living vs. Nonliving
  W- Scienific method, tools used, WS - Depend/Independ. variables
   Th- Quiz, - Types of graphs - graphing WS
  F- Simpson WS - Review Questions pp. 28-29 1-10, 15-20,   Ch. 1 voc words = HW


Anatomy   1/26-30
   M- Rules, survey sheet, issue books - body terms pp. 14, 16-17
  T- Lab tour, Levels of organization of life, Life necess. Body picture - label & study -- Test Thursday
   W_ Survivial factors, vital signs, Homoestasis, Review activity in lab -- for body test
  Th- Picture test, draw body cavities, key terms Ch. 1
  F- Anatomical position, Standard Deviations video, Directional WS & color sheet.









 



CP Biology Jan. 12-13

  M & T- EOC Review, practice questions, models of board, review game.


Good Luck on all your exams!!

  Study hard & make that  3 or 4 !!

    Exam Time Schedule:

   EOC Exam 7:40-10:40

    Brunch 10:45-11:15

   NonEOC / VOCAT Exam  11:20-1:00

Welcome back!

Mustang Madness is here ---- Jan 5- 13

CP Biology = Jan. 15    7:40 - 10:40

  Jan. 5-9

SCOS Goal: 4.05 Analyze the broad patterns of animal behavior as adaptations to the environment. - Innate behavior  - Learned behavior  - Social behavior

M-  Ch. 33 Animal Behavior,  Frog external lab

T - Internal frog lab, hw do voc for Ch. 2 & 3

  SCOS Goal 5.01-5.03  Interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, & ecosystems

Abiotic vs. biotic factors, carrying capacity,

Flow of energy and cycling of matter in ecosystem

- trophic levels efficiency

Human impact in ecosystems & global environments

W- Ecology Ch. 2-3 Energy movement through the world. food webs, pyramids, lab 2-2, hw do voc words for Ch. 4-5

Th- Ecology: population size, carrying capacity

 F- Ecology Behavior Quiz, Immunity , exam review packet



Merry Christmas !!!

Have a good break!!


***Mustang Madness begins   Jan. 5 - 1st thing in morning

Biology Exam = Jan. 15   7:40 - 10:40

CP Biology SCOS Goals same as last week 4.02 & 4.03

 M- Plant growth patterns, & how they respond to stimulus, Review sheet in partners

  T- Test on Plants, begin review booklet on Kingdoms

  W- Animal Kingdoms: Invert

  Th- Vertebrates, videos clips from laser disc

  F- Test on Animalia Kingdom,  Animal videos






CP  Biology

Dec. 8-12   Weekly SCOS Goals: 4.02 Analyze  the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including:  unicellular, protista, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms,   Transport , excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.

Goal 4.03 Assess, describe and explain adaptations affecting survival & reproduction success.  Structural adaptations in plants and animals (form to function). Disease-causing viruses and microorganisms. Co-evolution

   M- Harmful / Helpful Bacteria & Virus Lab - previewers, hw= draw & label protist pp. 505, 507, 511

  T- Protist Kingdom - with life functions for survival,  LD video on Protozoans, Review Ch. 18-19 end of chapter questions, Water Circus Video

  W- Test Ch. 18-19, Bacteria- Viruses - Protista, assign plant voc - due Friday

  Th- Plantae Kingdom - Nonvascular vs. Vascular plants- hw label flower picture & find functions of parts

  F- Reproduction of Gymnosperm and Angiosperms - moncots vs. dicots, flower parts lab


CP Biology

  Dec. 1-5    Weekly SCOS Goal: 4.01 Analyze the classification of organisms to their evolutionary relationships- The historical development and changing nature of classification systems.  - Similarities and differences between eukaryotic & prokaryotic organisms  - Similarities and differences among the eukaryotic kingdoms: Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia  - Classify organisms using keys. 

  M- Ch.17 Taxonomy history - Linnaeus, 7 taxas, 5 kingdoms

  T- Modern Taxonomy basis, classify with cladograms & keys, review CA pp. 97-100

   W- Test on Ch.17 Taxonomy, voc. for ch 18-19 - Lytic cycle

  Th- Viruses : structure, types, reproduction (Lytic cycle), uses of vaccines

  F- Bacteria: structure, types, good & bad, uses of antibiotics, Video "What are Bacteria"


CP Biology Nov. 24-25

  M- Quiz Ch.14-15, review activity, study for test

  T- Test Ch. 14-16


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, Lab on Primate Cladograms, Video "Lucy"  - study for quiz


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

Note: East Rowan Voicemail is out - you may call school & leave message in office or send an email.

Thanks, KC

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 progra


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