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TODAY'S BIOLOGY AGENDA
​QUARTER  2


Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Semester Exam Week: Today's Schedule
Block B4


12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Study Session
1:30 pm - 3:00 pom - Biology Exam in the I.C.

There is to be no talking or socializing during the study session.  
Homework:
QUEST Assignment
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Semester Exam Week: 

Tuesday, 1/17, 0800 - Block R5
Wednesday, 1/18, 0800 - Block B1
Thursday, 1/19, 0800 - Block R7
Wednesday, 1/25, 0800 - 
Block B3, 1200 - Block B4
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Discussion: Test Return - Question Review Semester Exam
Microscope Activity II
Microscope Journal Packet due by
Thursday COB - please place in binder or folder for submission.
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Monday, January 9, 2017

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Discussion: Read through your lab instructions thoroughly before you begin. Read through each section again as you proceed.
    Microscope Activity II
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SEMESTER EXAM STUDY SESSIONS
  • Tuesday, Jan 10th 
  • Wednesday, Jan 11th
Classroom  3:15 - 4:00 pm
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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Friday, January 6, 2017

Discussion: Complete your microscope labeling and magnification calculations on your work sheet
Introduction to Microscopy
  How to handle a microscope
  Wet mounts and magnification
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​Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Discussion: What is your new year resolution?

Introduction to Microscopy
How to handle a microscope
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Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read Chapter 1 - Section 1.4; Chapter 3 - Section 3.1 - Review R-8 through R10 on using a microscope
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Friday, December 16, 2016

Frozen Planet: The Ends of the Earth 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS - SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read Chapter 3 sections 3, 4 and 5, pp 77-88. Use the Formative assessment to check your understanding.
​Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Thursday,December 15, 2016

Put away your binders and prepare for the test
Cell Structure and Function Test
Cell Size Problem
Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read Chapter 3 sections 3, 4 and 5, pp 77-88. Use the Formative assessment to check your understanding
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Monday, December 12, 2016

Tuesday,December 13, 2016

Discussion: If you were an organelle, what would you be and why?
Cell Review - IC

Graphic Organizer for Cell Organelles due today
​TEST ON CELLS 
Wed 12/14  Thursday 12/15

Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Review Chapter 3 sections 1,2 and 3 and pp 128-129 for text next class.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Friday,December 9, 2016

Discussion: What are the differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?
Cell Structure and Function
Graphic Organizer for Cell Organelles - due next class
​Cell Size Lab Write-up due today
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TEST ON CELLS 
Wed 12/14  Thursday 12/15

Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read pp 69-80 Chapter 3.2 and 3.3- use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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​Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Wednesday,December 7, 2016

Discussion: Why are cells small?
Cell Size and Surface Area Lab

​Lab Write-up due next class
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TAKE HOME TEST DUE  Monday 12/5   Tuesday 12/6

Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read pp 128 - 128 on Cell Size;  Read Chapter 3: Section 2 - use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Friday, December 2, 2016

Monday,December 5, 2016

Discussion: What had to happen before cells were discovered?
The Hidden Kingdom: Cell Theory
​Video Question Sheet

​TAKE HOME TEST DUE
Monday 12/5   Tuesday 12/6

Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Read Chapter 3: Section 1 - use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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​Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Thursday,December 1, 2016

Prepare: You will need your notebook, study record sheet, a writing utensil, headphones
IC - Computer Lab:  Use the links on the website and previous assignments to review Chemical Reactions and Enzymes
Enzyme and Chemical Reactions Take Home Test Due   Monday 12/5   Tuesday 12/6
Homework:

Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Review Chapter 2: Sections  3,4 and 5 to prepare for your test
​Monday, November 28, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Discussion:  What happens to an enzyme during a chemical reaction?
Chemical Reactions and Enzymes Activity
Enzyme and Chemical Reactions Test End of the Week
Chemical Reactions and Enzymes Activity DUE NEXT CLASS

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Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections  4 and 5 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
  Tuesday, November 22, 2016
  Wednesday, November 23, 2016

  Carbon-Based Molecules Test
  Enzymes and Chemical Reactions

  Enzyme Webquest - due Monday/Tuesday
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections  4 and 5 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
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Monday, November 19, 2016

Carbon-Based Molecules - Review
​Modeling Lab Activity
Macromolecules Organizer Activity
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Test: Carbon Based-Molecules - Tuesday/
Wednesday
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Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections 3 and 4 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Review Concept Map of Carbon Based Molec
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​Thursday, November 17, 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016

Discussion -What are the four main types of carbon-based molecules?  
Carbon-Based Molecules - Concept Map
Macromolecules Organizer Activity
Test Next Week: Carbon Based-Molecules
​​Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections 3 and 4 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Review Concept Map of Carbon Based Molecules 
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​Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Discussion -What are the characteristics of carbon that make it essential for building molecules?
Carbon-Based Molecules - Concept Map
Modeling Lab Activity
​Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections 3 and 4 - Use the formative assessment to check your understanding
Review Concept Map of Carbon Based Molecules 

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Discussion - Clear your desk to prepare for your test.
Chapter Test
​Due Today

Surface Tension Lab - (R5/R7)
Homework:
Read: Holt McDougal Biology stephen nowicki   Chapter 2: Sections 3 and 4 - Use the formative assessment to check your understand
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​Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Discussion - Review your Surface Tension Lab.  What questions do you still have?
Planet Earth Video: Fresh Water
​Worksheet
Due Today 

Surface Tension Lab 
​Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2: Next Week - Monday/Tuesday
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Monday, November 7, 2016

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Get out your Goal Sheet from the beginning of the year.  Answer the questions on the self -evaluation slide.
​Surface Tension Lab - due next class
Quarter Two 

Chemistry Webquest - Due Today
​Test on Chapter One and Chapter Two, sections 1 and 2: Next Week - Monday/Tuesday