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2009-2010 Biology Q2

2009-10-15 Th: The learner will edit their lab report.

• Birds and Worms Lab - Lab Report
• New Seating Chart (Time Permitting)
• SECOND QUARTER STARTS

2009-10-16 F:

• TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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2009-10-19 M (2Q2W): The learner will write a lab report.

• Lab Report (Computer Lab)
• DUE: Birds and Worms Lab Report Draft

2009-10-20 Tu: The learner will write a lab report.

• Lab Report (Computer Lab)

2009-10-21 W: The learner will review chemistry basics as these relate to living things.

• Chemistry Basics/Review
• READING HOMEWORK: Biochemistry 1

2009-10-22 Th: The learner will review chemistry basics as these relate to living things.

• Chemistry Basics/Review
• New Seating Chart
• READING HOMEWORK: Biochemistry 2

2009-10-23 F: The learner will construct models of molecules important to life.

• Modeling Molecules Important to Life Lab
• DUE: Birds and Worms Lab Report Final

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2009-10-26 M (2Q3W): The learner will construct models of molecules important to life.

• Modeling Molecules Important to Life Lab
• QUIZ (Biochemistry 1 and 2 Readings)

2009-10-27 Tu: The learner will describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems.

• Biochemistry: Major Organic Molecules

2009-10-28 W: The learner will describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems.

• Biochemistry: Major Organic Molecules

2009-10-29 Th: The learner will review biochemistry concepts.

• Chemistry in Biology - Chapter 6 Assessment

2009-10-30 F: The learner will review biochemistry concepts.

• QUIZ (Word Origins, Ch. 6 Assessment)
• Chemistry in Biology - Chapter 6 Assessment
• Creepy-Crawlies Show-and-Tell (Spooky!)

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2009-11-02 M (2Q4W): The learner will investigate properties of water and the consequences for life.

• Properties of Water and Life Lab

2009-11-03 Tu: The learner will investigate properties of water and the consequences for life.

• Properties of Water and Life Lab

2009-11-04 W: The learner will test for the presence of biological macromolecules in a food slush.

• McSlush Lab - Testing for Biological Macromolecules

2009-11-05 Th:The learner will test for the presence of biological macromolecules in a food slush.

• McSlush Lab - Testing for Biological Macromolecules
• Review for Test (time permitting)

2009-11-06 F: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of biochemistry.

• TEST (Biochemistry; 3x5 index card of notes allowable)

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2009-11-09 M (2Q5W): The learner will consider major discoveries in cell biology.

• The Cell - The Hidden Kingdom Video

2009-11-10 Tu: The learner will consider major discoveries in cell biology.

• The Cell - The Hidden Kingdom Video
• QUIZ (The Cell Video; Open Note)
• Grade Progress Reports

2009-11-11 W: The learner will illustrate a eukaryotic cell, labeling parts and indicating functions.

• Cell Structures and Functions

2009-11-12 Th: The learner will illustrate a eukaryotic cell, labeling parts and indicating functions.

• Cell Structures and Functions

2009-11-13 F: The learner will conceptualize the size of cells, viruses, molecules, and atoms.

• QUIZ (Word Origins 2009-11-13; Cell Parts)
• Cell Size
• Cell Venn Diagrams:
  • Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
  • Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell
  • Chloroplast vs. Mitochondrion

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2009-11-16 M (2Q6W): The learner will review microscope basics.

• Cell Venn Diagrams:
  • Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic
  • Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell
  • Chloroplast vs. Mitochondrion
• QUIZ (Microscope Parts)
• DUE: Cell Structures and Functions

2009-11-17 Tu: The learner will investigate basic microscope use and cell basics.

• Microscope / Cell Explorations Lab
• DUE: Cell Venn Diagrams

2009-11-18 W: The learner will investigate basic microscope use and cell basics.

• Microscope / Cell Explorations Lab
• Review for Test (time permitting)

2009-11-19 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of cell parts and microscope basics.

• TEST (Cell Structure/Function; Microscope Basics)

2009-11-20 F: The learner will utilize the work day.

• Make-up Test (if absent yesterday)
• Make-up Work
• Finish Microscope Explorations Lab
• Classroom Jobs
• Go Over Answers to Past Work

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2009-11-23 M to 2009-11-27 F:

• THANKSGIVING BREAK
• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

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2009-11-30 M (2Q7W): The learner will draw and explain the phospholipid bilayer of a cell (plasma) membrane.

• Levels of Biological Organization (Review)
• Cell Theory (Review)
• Cell Basics (Review)
• Cell Size (Review)
• Cell Membrane
  • Phospholipid Bilayer

2009-12-01 Tu: The learner will draw and explain the workings of the cell (plasma) membrane.

• Cell (Plasma) Membrane and Particle Transport
  • Phospholipid Bilayer
  • Fluid Mosaic Model
  • Diffusion / Osmosis
  • Passive Transport

2009-12-02 W: The learner will draw and explain the workings of the cell (plasma) membrane.

• Cell (Plasma) Membrane and Particle Transport
  • Active Transport
  • Water Balance
• Cell Membrane and Particle Transport Venn Diagrams:
  • Diffusion vs. Osmosis
  • Passive Transport vs. Active Transport
  • Endocytosis vs. Exocytosis

2009-12-03 Th: The learner will investigate water balance in cells.

• Water Balance Lab - Preparations, Hypotheses, and Initial Measurements

2009-12-04 F: The learner will complete a directed reading of cell membranes and particle transport.

• Cell Membrane and Particle Transport Directed Reading

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2009-12-07 M (2Q8W): The learner will investigate water balance in cells.

• Water Balance Lab - Preparations, Measurements
• DUE:
  • Cell Membrane and Particle Transport Directed Reading
  • Cell Membrane and Particle Transport Venn Diagrams

2009-12-08 Tu: The learner will draw and explain endocytosis and exocystosis.

• Cell (Plasma) Membrane and Particle Transport
  • Endocytosis / Exocytosis
• Cell (Plasma) Membrane and Particle Transport Videos
• Go over Cell Membrane and Particle Transport Venn Diagrams
• Water Balance Lab - Measurements

2009-12-09 W: The learner will investigate water balance in cells.

• Water Balance Lab - Measurements, Observations of Real Cells, Demonstrations.

2009-12-10 Th: The learner will be assessed on his/her understanding of cell membranes.

• TEST (Cell Membranes and Particle Transport)

2009-12-11 F: The learner will investigate water balance in cells.

• Water Balance Lab - Measurements, Graphing, Conclusions
• DUE: Water Balance Lab

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2009-12-14 M (2Q9W): The learner will review for his/her fall semester test.

• Semester Test Review

2009-12-15 Tu: The learner will review for his/her fall semester test.

• Semester Test Review (7:30AM - 8:20AM for 7th Period Students)
• 7TH PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 1:55 - 3:25 PM

2009-12-16 W:

• 1ST PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 8:30 - 10:00 AM
• 2ND PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
• TUTORING SESSION 1:15 - 2:15 PM

2009-12-17 Th:

• 5TH PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 8:30 - 10:00 AM
• 6TH PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
• TUTORING SESSION 1:15 - 2:15 PM

2009-12-18 F:

• 3RD PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 8:30 - 10:00 AM
• 4TH PERIOD SEMESTER TEST 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
• MAKE-UP SESSION 1:15 - 3:15 PM