Honors Biology Per. Per 5 (Chatsworth Charter High School & G+STEAM Magnet Center) //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ Class Name: Honors Biology Per. Per 5 Instructor(s): Desiree Torres en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/02/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3917564 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ Review guide is available to help you study for the final exam.
]]> Wed, 27 May 2015 15:15:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/26/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3914326 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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

]]> Thu, 21 May 2015 14:53:10 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/26/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3912324 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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)
 

]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 16:31:35 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/15/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3905525 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ Amgen Lab Questions.
Please complete "Stop and Think" and "Chapter 5 Questions" #1, 2, 3, 6

]]> Thu, 14 May 2015 14:05:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/15/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3904616 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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

]]> Tue, 12 May 2015 15:13:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/08/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3892744 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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)
 
 

]]> Mon, 04 May 2015 09:22:20 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/29/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3885059 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ Week 15
Mon: Biotechnology group reading & presentation; Recombinant DNA activity
 
Link for PDF of Biotech Lab
https://www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/sites/abe.edc.org/files/abe_english_student_all_sequences_2015.pdf
 
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.

  1. Why do you think it is necessary to use very small and exact volumes of reagents in biotechnology?

  2. Read through the Methods section on pages A-19 through A-21 and briefly outline the steps, using words and a flowchart.

  3. Write down any and all questions you may have about the procedure for lab 1.1


]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:46:04 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/29/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3885102 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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****
http://highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl
 

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:08:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/27/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3874982 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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
]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:38:12 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/21/2015]]> //www.chatsworthhs.org/homeworkItem3864942 //www.chatsworthhs.org/apps/classes/660673/assignments/ 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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