Honors Biology (Period Per 7) Assignments
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- Spring 2015
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- Science
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Tues: Conclude Evolution; Human Impact on Biodiversity
Outline due; Final draft of project due
Homework-Research at least three resources which provide information about the pros and cons of the process of desalination. Write your findings in your journal in the following format: (on the right side-blank page following evolution notes or clam activity)
Pros Cons
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Be sure to include the website or source you used to find information.
Thurs: Environmental issues
Homework: Paper frog model (You must have the assignment completed before the frog dissection which is scheduled for May 28)
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Assignments due Tuesday
1. Project presentation
Guideline: Presentation should be no longer than five minutes. Be sure you summarize all criteria addressed in your final report (title, abstract, problem, hypothesis, summary of background research, materials, summary of procedure, data, charts, graphs, and photos of your experiment, summary of the analysis, summary of discussion, summary of application, and bibliography).
2: Frog 3-D model
3. Optional extra credit assignment-Desalination collage
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Mon: Amgen Lab 1.2 & 5
HW-Workbook 173-175
Wed: Debrief Lab 5; Evidence for Evolution
HW-Work on science report
Fri: Speciation
HW-Read pages 716-722 in bat book. Write outline for those sections on a separate sheet of paper.
Evolution Quiz postponed
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Amgen Lab Questions.
Please complete "Stop and Think" and "Chapter 5 Questions" #1, 2, 3, 6
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Tues: Conclude Recombinant DNA activity; Amgen Lab 1.1
Homework: Read Amgen Lab 1.2 & answer pre-lab questions. (open Word document)
Thurs: Amgen Lab 1.2 ; Charles Darwin & the Puzzles of Diversity
HW-Read Amgen Lab 5 & answer pre-lab questions (open Word document)
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Week 15
Mon: Biotechnology group reading & presentation; Recombinant DNA activity
Link for PDF of Biotech Lab
Homework: Read the Biotech Lab pages A-17 to A-21. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and answer the questions below. Remember if you do not answer the prelab questions you cannot begin the experiments.
BEFORE THE LAB
Respond to the following questions and be prepared to share your answers with the class.
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Why do you think it is necessary to use very small and exact volumes of reagents in biotechnology?
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Read through the Methods section on pages A-19 through A-21 and briefly outline the steps, using words and a flowchart.
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Write down any and all questions you may have about the procedure for lab 1.1
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List of websites to find free primary articles. Be sure to print the article and submit to Mrs. Torres before you begin working on rough draft.
Make sure you read if the website offers free articles. DO NOT SIGN UP TO ANY Ads or subscriptions! Only access the free articles****
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Week: 14
Tue: GMO Prompt
HW: Science Project - Data Collection; Bring Supplies
Th: Project Time; Application of Biotech
HW: Science Projects; Rough Draft Due May 1
Tue: GMO Prompt
HW: Science Project - Data Collection; Bring Supplies
Th: Project Time; Application of Biotech
HW: Science Projects; Rough Draft Due May 1
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Mon: Mutations
Homework: Finish genetic disorder brochure; Read Ch. 12-5 (correction) and answer section assessment #1-5
Wed: Genetic Engineering; Restriction Enzymes
HW-Study for Ch. 12 Test
Fri: Ch. 12 Test; Continue DNA Technology
HW-Research a current event discussing evolution. Print article and provide a paragraph summary of findings.
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Tues:
Protein Synthesis
HW-Sickle Cell Anemia Wksht.
Thurs: Mutations/CST Life Science
HW-Genetic disorder pamphlet due Wed. April 15th
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Week 13
Tues: Protein Synthesis
Homework-Sickle cell anemia worksheet #1-5
Thurs: Mutations
Homework-Human Genetic Mutations-research
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Week 11
Tues: DNA replication Investigation
Homework-Workbook section 12-1 and 12-2 & reading skill
Thurs: Protein Synthesis Investigation
**All Genotype to Phenotype (baby face investigation) conclusions due Thursday 3/26/15** Be sure to staple the karyotype with the conclusion.
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Spring Break Assignment
Please complete the Genetically Modified Organism research assignment. Email any questions or concerns you may have when completing the assignment.
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Week 10
Mon: Genetics exam (period 5 &7); Review pedigree analysis.
Homework:Read pages 164-167, 170-171 in bat book. Outline each section following outline format (see previous files on class website); Complete the family pedigree worksheet.
Wed: Late start 11:45** CAHSEE testing
Genetics test-Period 3; Conclude baby face investigation-period 5 & 7; Group time for science project.
Homework:vocabulary task-define the following term and provide an illustration that best describes the function/structure. This should be completed in your science journal.
Terms-bateriophage, nucleotide, DNA polymerase, ligase, transcription, translation
Friday-Nucleic acid review; DNA replication process
HW-vocabulary task-define the following term and provide an illustration that best describes the function/structure. This should be completed in your science journal.
terms-RNA polymersase, tRNA, mRNA, rRNA, codon, triplet, promoter, terminator, anticodon, introns, exons, RNA splicing.
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Week 9
Tues: Conclude lab; Pedigree & Dihybrid crosses;
HW-Beyond dominance practice problems; draw baby face (in color)
Thurs: Review for genetics exam (scheduled for Monday March 16)
HW-Science fair project-hypothesis & procedure-due Monday March 16
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Week 9
Tues: Conclude lab; Pedigree & Dihybrid crosses;
HW-Beyond dominance practice problems; draw baby face (in color)
Thurs: Review for genetics exam (scheduled for Monday March 16)
HW-Science fair project-hypothesis & procedure-due Monday March 16
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Science Project Hypothesis & Procedure due. The hypothesis and procedure should be typed and include all materials needed to conduct your investigation. Do not need to purchase any materials for your investigation. The assignment is merely in a rough draft to provide insight as to the process of the investigation.
One paper per group will be submitted. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected] as soon as possible. I have provided a list of science project ideas if you still are uncertain as to what to investigate.
See the following links to assist in designing your experiment.
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Week 8
Mon: Patterns of inheritance; Probability activity (worksheet) was completed in class and collected; Research is due for science fair project
Homework-Dominance worksheet. Be sure to box in answers. Per. 3 finish section in graphic organizer.**Bring book Wednesday**
Wed: Review patterns of inheritance; Quiz-Genotype and phenotype
Homework-Dominance worksheets #2 (due Tuesday)
Fri-Minimum essentials pretest; Baby face lab
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Tuesday: Quiz Mitosis & Meiosis
- Intro to Genetics
HW: Vocabulary Task (In Journal) : Genetics, Fertilization true-breeding, Trait, Hybrid gene, Allele, Segregation gamete.
HW: Vocabulary Task (In Journal) : Genetics, Fertilization true-breeding, Trait, Hybrid gene, Allele, Segregation gamete.
Thrusday: Simple Dominance
HW: Science Project research / resources (at least 3)
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Week 6
Mon: President's Day (no school)
(EVEN) Tuesday:Quiz-Cell division; Collect fermentation lab data
Homework: Read and outline p. 146-150 (bat book)
(ODD) Wednesday-Complete pretest; Review mitosis/meiosis
Assign science fair project
Homework- Decide on science fair project ideas & group members
(EVEN) Thursday-Complete pretest; Review mitosis/meiosis
Assign science fair project
Homework- Decide on science fair project ideas & group members
(ODD) Friday-Probability & Genetics Terms
Homework-Review for mitosis/meiosis quiz (Tuesday 2/24)
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Here is the guideline for completing the outline for the bat book pages. Please complete the outline on a separate sheet of paper.
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Week 5
Mon: Cell respiration quiz; Cell Cycle
Homework-cell division vocabulary-On a separate sheet of paper, draw a picture for each vocabulary term. Use textbook to look up terms.
(replication, mitosis, somatic cells, interphase, chromatin, cytokinesis, chromosomes, centromere, centrioles, spindle, equator)
Tues:Cell respiration quiz; Cell Cycle
Homework-cell division vocabulary-On a separate sheet of paper, draw a picture for each vocabulary term. Use textbook to look up terms.
(replication, mitosis, somatic cells, interphase, chromatin, cytokinesis, chromosomes, centromere, centrioles, spindle, equator)
Wed: Mitosis & Meiosis
HW-Workbook page 122-124 & Reading skills; Journal #2 Table of Contents
Thurs: Mitosis & Meiosis
HW-Workbook page 122-124 & Reading skills
Friday: Quiz-Cell division vocabulary; Minimum essential Pretest
Submit journal #2
HW: Read bat book p. 146-150. Outline the section on a separate sheet of paper.
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Journal #3 Table of contents
Agenda
Warm-up
Plant Pigment Investigation
Cornell Notes-Photosynthesis/Cell Respiration
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Week 4
Tues: Photosynthesis Quiz; Cell Respiration & Fermentation
HW-Read page 101 in Bat book. Create a brochure to discuss the four types of poisons and how they interrupt critical events in cellular respiration. Do these poisons have any advantages in the medical field?
Thurs: Cell Reproduction & Cancer
HW- Research about a particular type of cancer. Find at minimum 10 statistics/facts about this type of cancer. Be sure to include sources.
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Please complete lab report for the Observing Respiration Experiment. Follow the following format:
Title
Summarize Introduction (on Lab handout-see pdf)
Problem Questions
Pre-Lab discussion question and answers
Data table (with data for three test tubes)
Analysis & Conclusion: Answer questions #1-8 and going further prompt from lab handout. This section must be typed and in paragraph format.
Please use your textbook if necessary to help answer analysis questions.
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Week 3
Mon: Cellular Transport Test; Investigation Plant Pigments
Homework: #1. Vocabulary task:Find a picture to describe each of the following terms from Ch. 8 (autotroph, heterotroph, ATP, photosynthesis, pigment, chlorophyll, thylakoid, photosystem, stroma, NADP+, light-dependent reactions, ATP synthase, Calvin cycle). Please complete on a separate sheet of paper
Homework #2-Read Observing Respiration Lab. Please download pdf.
Homework #3-Complete photosynthesis recipe card.
Wed: Continue Photosynthesis; Energy & Cellular Respiration; Observing Respiration
Homework #1-Vocab illustrations for Ch. 9 terms (calorie, glycolysis, cellular respiration, NAD+, fermentation, anaerobic, aerobic, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain)
Fri: Fermentation; Lab results and conclusions
Homework-Review photosynthesis notes for quiz Tuesday 2/3/15
Use my PowerPoint to help complete any of the assignments.
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Week 2
Tuesday: Quiz-Cell Membrane Structure & Function; Discuss Gummy Bear data and results; Present dangers of too much/too little water in humans
Homework assigned and due next class meeting: Complete lab report for Gummy Bear Investigation (conclusion must be typed); Make Table of Contents for Journal #1 and complete Cornell notes, and study for Cellular Transport Test (60 points)
Thursday: Cellular Transport Test; Plant Pigment Investigation; Photosynthesis discussion
Homework assigned and due next class meeting: workbook p. 91-94 and Photosynthesis Recipe Card
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Gummy Bear Investigation
Use the data sheet you collected during the lab to answer the analysis and conclusion questions.
Make sure your graphs are neat and organized.
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**Cellular Transport Test has been postponed to Monday, January 26th**
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Mon: Cell Membrane
Vocab pg 182 (in journal) left side
HW- Research about drinking too much/little H2O.
Tues: Passive Transport
HW- Section Assessment pg 189 (left in journal)
Thurs: Active Transport
HW- Study for quiz (Tuesday) Cell Membrane structure/function
Vocab pg 182 (in journal) left side
HW- Research about drinking too much/little H2O.
Tues: Passive Transport
HW- Section Assessment pg 189 (left in journal)
Thurs: Active Transport
HW- Study for quiz (Tuesday) Cell Membrane structure/function
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I have provide links to help you review for the cell structure and function quiz. Please check biology page for the links.
In addition, please complete the cellular transport chart to review the various methods. This chart will be collected on Tuesday (odd) and Wednesday (even).
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Cell Organelle Lab Due first day of spring semester. Staple lab sheet with conclusion responses. Be sure all sections on lab sheet are complete. This includes coloring and labeling diagrams.
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Complete workbook pgs. 80-82. They will be collected first day of spring semester.