November 28th, 2012
AgendaCatalyst: 5 minutes
lQuiz: 8 minutes
lThe Faces of Cancer Activity: 25 minutes
lClass data: 5 minutes
Announcements
Grades slips passed out
Next Wednesday: Documentary screening; snacks hosted by the Green Wolverines
lQuiz: 8 minutes
lThe Faces of Cancer Activity: 25 minutes
lClass data: 5 minutes
Announcements
Grades slips passed out
Next Wednesday: Documentary screening; snacks hosted by the Green Wolverines
November 26th-27th
Discovery Testing
November 20th, 2012
Agenda
Catalyst(9 minutes)
Mitosis and Cytokinesis Flipbook (20 minutes)
Mitosis Review (10 minutes)
Homework: Eat good food.
Announcements
Donate canned goods (first period) until November 30th!
Dojo review after break
Catalyst(9 minutes)
Mitosis and Cytokinesis Flipbook (20 minutes)
Mitosis Review (10 minutes)
Homework: Eat good food.
Announcements
Donate canned goods (first period) until November 30th!
Dojo review after break
11.19-mitosis.cytokinesis.pptx | |
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November 19th, 2012
Catalyst #4
1.What does the cell do during interphase? (Cell Cycle Notes)
2.During what stage of the cell cycle does a cell divide its genetic material between two new cells? (Cell Cycle Notes)
3.What is chromatin? (Mitosis Vocabulary)
4.What are chromosomes? (Mitosis Vocabulary sheet)
Agenda
Catalyst(5 minutes)
Mitosis and Cytokinesis (15 minutes)
Mitosis Manipulatives(10 minutes)
Review worksheet/Homework: When finish with manipulatives
Exit Ticket(5 minutes)
Homework:
¡Mitosis Review worksheet
Announcements
Donate canned goods (first period) until November 30th!
Dojo review after break
1.What does the cell do during interphase? (Cell Cycle Notes)
2.During what stage of the cell cycle does a cell divide its genetic material between two new cells? (Cell Cycle Notes)
3.What is chromatin? (Mitosis Vocabulary)
4.What are chromosomes? (Mitosis Vocabulary sheet)
Agenda
Catalyst(5 minutes)
Mitosis and Cytokinesis (15 minutes)
Mitosis Manipulatives(10 minutes)
Review worksheet/Homework: When finish with manipulatives
Exit Ticket(5 minutes)
Homework:
¡Mitosis Review worksheet
Announcements
Donate canned goods (first period) until November 30th!
Dojo review after break
mitosis_-_review_worksheet_.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
mitosis.cytokinesis.notes.ws.docx | |
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mitosis.manipulatives.docx | |
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November 16th, 2012
Catalyst #3
1.What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
2.During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow and copy its DNA?
3.What type of cell goes through the cell cycle?
Agenda
Catalyst (5 minutes)
Finish Cell Cycle/Activ Expression ?s (10 minutes)
Mitosis Vocabulary(10 minutes)
Mitosis Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes)
ActivExpressions Review: 5 minutes
1.What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
2.During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow and copy its DNA?
3.What type of cell goes through the cell cycle?
Agenda
Catalyst (5 minutes)
Finish Cell Cycle/Activ Expression ?s (10 minutes)
Mitosis Vocabulary(10 minutes)
Mitosis Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes)
ActivExpressions Review: 5 minutes
mitosis.vocabulary.docx | |
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November 15th, 2012
Catalyst #2
1.What are somatic cells?
2.What is the cell cycle?
3.What type of cell does not divide through the cell cycle?
4.Why do cells have to reproduce?
Agenda
•Catalyst (5 minutes)
•ActivExpressions Introduction: 15 minutes
•The Cell Cycle(15 minutes)
•Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
Homework:
oRead Section 9.1
Announcements
•Today is the last day to make up your cellular respiration quiz.
•Tuesday is last day to make up Unit 3 test.
•Office hours today @3
1.What are somatic cells?
2.What is the cell cycle?
3.What type of cell does not divide through the cell cycle?
4.Why do cells have to reproduce?
Agenda
•Catalyst (5 minutes)
•ActivExpressions Introduction: 15 minutes
•The Cell Cycle(15 minutes)
•Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
Homework:
oRead Section 9.1
Announcements
•Today is the last day to make up your cellular respiration quiz.
•Tuesday is last day to make up Unit 3 test.
•Office hours today @3
intro.cellular.reproduction.notes.ws.docx | |
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11.15-2.pptx | |
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November 14th, 2012
žAgenda:
Catalyst (5 minutes)
žEnzyme Review (10 minutes)
žIntroduction to Cell Growth and Reproduction (15 minutes)
žPick a corner(10 minutes)
žExit Ticket (3 minutes)
žHomework:
¡Read section 9.1 in your book (pages 244-247)
Announcements:
You have until next Tuesday to make up Unit 3 test.
Thursday is last day to make up Cellular Respiration quiz.
Office hours are Thursday @ 3.
Mastery levels are UP!!!!!
Catalyst (5 minutes)
žEnzyme Review (10 minutes)
žIntroduction to Cell Growth and Reproduction (15 minutes)
žPick a corner(10 minutes)
žExit Ticket (3 minutes)
žHomework:
¡Read section 9.1 in your book (pages 244-247)
Announcements:
You have until next Tuesday to make up Unit 3 test.
Thursday is last day to make up Cellular Respiration quiz.
Office hours are Thursday @ 3.
Mastery levels are UP!!!!!
intro.cellular.reproduction.notes.ws.docx | |
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11.14-intro.cellular.reproduction.pptx | |
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November 13th, 2012
Catalyst: 3 minutes
Unit 3 Review: 10 minutes
Unit 3 Exam and Enzyme Review sheet: Remainder
Homework:
---Finish Enzyme Review sheet (if you do not finish in class)
Announcements:
Dojo Rewards
Grades/Remediation Work
Office hours today
You have until THURSDAY to make up your cellular respiration quiz.
Unit 3 Review: 10 minutes
Unit 3 Exam and Enzyme Review sheet: Remainder
Homework:
---Finish Enzyme Review sheet (if you do not finish in class)
Announcements:
Dojo Rewards
Grades/Remediation Work
Office hours today
You have until THURSDAY to make up your cellular respiration quiz.
11.13-unit_3_exam_day_.pptx | |
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November 9th, 2012
Catalyst: 10 minutes
TABOO: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration/Cell Transport Edition: 20 minutes
Unit 3 Study Guide questions: 5 minutes
HomeworK: Study for Unit 3 Exam
Announcements
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Test on Tuesday (we will have study time before)
TABOO: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration/Cell Transport Edition: 20 minutes
Unit 3 Study Guide questions: 5 minutes
HomeworK: Study for Unit 3 Exam
Announcements
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Test on Tuesday (we will have study time before)
11.9-review_.pptx | |
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November 8th, 2012 (Thursday)
AGENDA:
Catalyst/Quiz: 5 minutes
Test Scores: 5 minutes
Finish Case Study 10 minutes
Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis Graphic Organizer: 10 minutes
Partner Manipulatives: 15 minutes
*Homework: Unit 3 Study Guide Study for Unit 3 Exam
ANNOUCEMENTS
Office Hours today
Catalyst/Quiz: 5 minutes
Test Scores: 5 minutes
Finish Case Study 10 minutes
Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis Graphic Organizer: 10 minutes
Partner Manipulatives: 15 minutes
*Homework: Unit 3 Study Guide Study for Unit 3 Exam
ANNOUCEMENTS
Office Hours today
photosynthesis.respiration.manipulatives.docx | |
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photosynthesis.respiration.graphic.organizer.docx | |
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11.7-11.8-photosynthesis.cellular.respiration.pptx | |
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November 7th, 2012 (Wednesday)
Plan Test and Homeroom hold from 7:30 - 11:30.
6th-7th period:
-Cellular respiration quiz postponed until tomorrow.
-Students finished their cellular respiration case study.
-Students worked on their CR review questions on the back of the concept map.
6th-7th period:
-Cellular respiration quiz postponed until tomorrow.
-Students finished their cellular respiration case study.
-Students worked on their CR review questions on the back of the concept map.
November 6th, 2012 (Tuesday)
Agenda¨Catalyst (5 minutes)
¨WORD WHACK (5 minutes)
¨Cellular Respiration Review and Concept Map (15 minutes)
¨Case Study (20 minutes)
¨Homework:
¨Study for Cellular Respiration quiz
¤Review sections 8.2 and 8.3 in book
Announcements:
¨Office hours today: Canceled
¨Cellular respiration quiz: TOMORROW
¨Dojo Review tomorrow
¨Unit 3 Study Guide
¨WORD WHACK (5 minutes)
¨Cellular Respiration Review and Concept Map (15 minutes)
¨Case Study (20 minutes)
¨Homework:
¨Study for Cellular Respiration quiz
¤Review sections 8.2 and 8.3 in book
Announcements:
¨Office hours today: Canceled
¨Cellular respiration quiz: TOMORROW
¨Dojo Review tomorrow
¨Unit 3 Study Guide
11.6-cellular.energy.respiration.review.pptx | |
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unit_3_study_guide.docx | |
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cellular.respiration.concept.map.docx | |
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chloe.cellular_respiration_case_study.doc | |
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November 5th, 2012 (Monday)
Agenda: |Catalyst (5 minutes)
|Fruit Machine review: 10 minutes
|Anaerobic Foldable and Key Points: 20 minutes
|Independent Review—WALL OF FAME : 10 minutes
|Homework:
{Independent Questions
Announcements:
You have until Thursday to make-up your Photosynthesis quiz. We took this last Thursday.
Make-up packets due today.
|Fruit Machine review: 10 minutes
|Anaerobic Foldable and Key Points: 20 minutes
|Independent Review—WALL OF FAME : 10 minutes
|Homework:
{Independent Questions
Announcements:
You have until Thursday to make-up your Photosynthesis quiz. We took this last Thursday.
Make-up packets due today.
11.3-_cellular.energy.aerobic.respiration.pptx | |
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anaerobic.aerobic.respiration.notes_and_ws.docx | |
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anaerobic.aerobic.respiration.foldable.docx | |
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April 12th, 2012
Announcements:
All make-up work must be picked up by today or Monday.
Saturday tutoring @ OHS on April 14 and April 28 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Starting our EOC review unit
WTI: None
INM: Introduction to EOC Review Unit
Classwork: Catalyst #12, Discovery Information, and Bar Graph Tracker
Homework: Get Discovery Information sheet signed by parent or guardian
All make-up work must be picked up by today or Monday.
Saturday tutoring @ OHS on April 14 and April 28 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Starting our EOC review unit
WTI: None
INM: Introduction to EOC Review Unit
Classwork: Catalyst #12, Discovery Information, and Bar Graph Tracker
Homework: Get Discovery Information sheet signed by parent or guardian
April 11th, 2012
Announcements:
All make-up work must be picked up on Thursday/Monday.
Saturday tutoring @ OHS on April 14 and April 28 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WTI: None
INM: Intro to Classification
Classwork: Classification Guided Practice
Homework: None
April 10th, 2012
Substitute led class
Classwork: Catalyst #11, Introduction to Classification Worksheet, and Biology Mnemonic Device worksheet
Classwork: Catalyst #11, Introduction to Classification Worksheet, and Biology Mnemonic Device worksheet
April 9th, 2012
Announcements:
EOC Saturday Tutoring April 14th and April 28th
WTI: None
INM: None
Classwork: Unit 9 Exam
Homework: None
EOC Saturday Tutoring April 14th and April 28th
WTI: None
INM: None
Classwork: Unit 9 Exam
Homework: None
April 5th, 2012
Announcements:
Unit 9 test on Monday
WAIM sheets were passed out today
WTI: None
INM: None
Classwork: 1-3rd periods did a Biodiversity Ecology Lab; 4th period played an EOC review game; 6th and 7th periods watched a video on Ecology and played an EOC review game
Homework: Study for Unit 9 exam
Announcements: Unit 9 exam will be scheduled for Monday. REVIEW SLIDES ARE POSTED BELOW!
WTI: Conservation table from yesterday
INM: Notes on Carbon cycle
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #10; Carbon cycle notes; Test review slides
Homework: Study for Unit 9 test
Download the powerpoint to get the review slides!!
WTI: Conservation table from yesterday
INM: Notes on Carbon cycle
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #10; Carbon cycle notes; Test review slides
Homework: Study for Unit 9 test
Download the powerpoint to get the review slides!!
4.4.pptx | |
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April 3rd, 2012
Announcements: Make-up work, Tutoring today, WAIM sheet Thursday
WTI: None
INM: Introduction to Biodiversity, Biodiversity notes
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #9, Conservation activity
Homework: None
The power point file is too large to upload. Any notes that need to be made up may be done so in tutoring.
April 2nd, 2012
Announcements: Test make-up, WAIM sheet on Thursday
WTI: None
INM: Carrying capacity review; interpretation of a growth curve notes
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #8, Population growth classwork, BuckleDown Workbook: pages 210-212; 2,4,5,7; pages 224-225; 1,2,3,4
4.1.pptx | |
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March 30th, 2012
Announcements: Last day to take Unit 8 test
WTI: None
INM: Took notes on population ecology
Classwork: Had class discussion on human population growth
Homework: None
March 29th, 2012
Announcements: Unit 7 (DNA) test passed back; Make up Unit 8 test Thursday or Firday
WTI: No work turned in
INM: Introduction to Energy pyramids; took notes
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #7; Energy pyramids exit ticket
WTI: No work turned in
INM: Introduction to Energy pyramids; took notes
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #7; Energy pyramids exit ticket
Announcements: Make up Unit 8 test in tutoring Thursday or Friday
WTI: No work turned in
INM: Discussed how food chains can be affected by the removal of different organisms
Classwork: No Catalyst; Played vocabulary game; and did group work
Homework: None
WTI: No work turned in
INM: Discussed how food chains can be affected by the removal of different organisms
Classwork: No Catalyst; Played vocabulary game; and did group work
Homework: None
March 27th, 2012
Announcements: Make up Unit 8 test; Tutoring is Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week
WTI: No work turned in
INM: Took notes on food webs/food chains
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #6, Food web practice
Homework: None
Powerpoint and worksheet are attached below.
3.27.ppt | |
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3.27_practice.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
March 26th, 2012
Announcements: Make Unit 8 test THIS WEEK!
WTI: None
INM: Introduction to Ecology; autotrophs and heterotrophs review, herbivores/omnivores/carnivores introduction
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #5, Notes, Ecology Dictionary
Homework: None
The powerpoint file is too large to attach. Notes can be made up in tutoring or gotten from a classmate!
WTI: None
INM: Introduction to Ecology; autotrophs and heterotrophs review, herbivores/omnivores/carnivores introduction
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #5, Notes, Ecology Dictionary
Homework: None
The powerpoint file is too large to attach. Notes can be made up in tutoring or gotten from a classmate!
March 21st, 2012
Announcements: Evolution Review Guide due Thursday; Unit 8 Test Friday
WTI: None
INM:
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #4; Created Evolutionary Sequence
Homework: Evolution Unit Review
WTI: None
INM:
Classwork: EOC Catalyst #4; Created Evolutionary Sequence
Homework: Evolution Unit Review
March 20th, 2012
Announcements: Evolution Review Guide due Thursday
WTI: None
INM: None
Classwork: None for 1-4th periods
6th and 7th periods completed evolutionary review worksheet
Homework: Evolution Unit Review
WTI: None
INM: None
Classwork: None for 1-4th periods
6th and 7th periods completed evolutionary review worksheet
Homework: Evolution Unit Review
March 19th, 2012
In order to make the website more user-friendly, I am making a few changes. Each day's blog post will have Announcements, Work Turned In, Intro to New Material/Notes Content, Classwork, and Homework. Hopefully, this will help organize the website and make it easier to read!
Announcements:
Evolution Unit Review is due on THURSDAY. Anyone who was absent may pick up a copy on the bookshelf in the classroom.
Unit 8 Review on Thursday. Unit 8 test will be Thursday or Friday (based on Grease performances)
Work Turned In (WTI): None
Intro to New Material (INM)
Whiteboard Vocabulary Review
Classwork:
Whiteboard DNA sequence practice
Homework:
Evolution Unit Review (see March 8th for file)
Announcements:
Evolution Unit Review is due on THURSDAY. Anyone who was absent may pick up a copy on the bookshelf in the classroom.
Unit 8 Review on Thursday. Unit 8 test will be Thursday or Friday (based on Grease performances)
Work Turned In (WTI): None
Intro to New Material (INM)
Whiteboard Vocabulary Review
Classwork:
Whiteboard DNA sequence practice
Homework:
Evolution Unit Review (see March 8th for file)
monday.3.19.pptx | |
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March 9th, 2012
Watched a video on great white shark hunting adaptations!
March 8th, 2012
3.6_worksheet.pdf | |
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File Type: |
March 7th, 2012
3.6_.ppt | |
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File Type: | ppt |
March 6th, 2012
ACT Prep 1st - 4th periods
6th and 7th periods watched a video on caves and creature adaptations.
6th and 7th periods watched a video on caves and creature adaptations.
March 5th, 2012
3.5.pptx | |
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March 2nd, 2012
Today we learned about evolution and natural selection. Students completed a in-class simulation of natural selection.
Announcements:
Today was the last day to turn in any part of Designer Baby project.
WAIM sheets were passed out today.
IF YOU HAVE A D OR F AVERAGE YOU MUST GET A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. (10 bonus points when brought back!)
Due to the photos on the power point, it is too large to post.
Announcements:
Today was the last day to turn in any part of Designer Baby project.
WAIM sheets were passed out today.
IF YOU HAVE A D OR F AVERAGE YOU MUST GET A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE. (10 bonus points when brought back!)
Due to the photos on the power point, it is too large to post.
March 1st, 2012
ThinkShow!
Feb. 29th, 2012
Students took notes on Earth's history and the Geologic Time Scale. They completed the Geologic Time Scale activity.
Any part of the Designer Babies Project MUST be turned in by FRIDAY.
Any part of the Designer Babies Project MUST be turned in by FRIDAY.
2.28.pptx | |
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Feb. 28th
Unit 7 test. This needs to be made up by next Tuesday!!!
Feb. 27th, 2012
Announcements:
Unit 7 test tomorrow!
Study guide is also due tomorrow!
I AM STILL MISSING A LARGE NUMBER OF DESIGNER BABIES PROJECTS.
Each class had 3 different options to review the material (Chapter 12 and 13) for tomorrow's test. They could review the study guide, play a review game, or review the study guide for 20 minutes and play the review game for the remainder of class.
ALL THE MATERIAL ON THE TEST IS EXPLICITLY COVERED ON THE STUDY GUIDE!
The study guide is attached to Feb. 24th (right below) and you can find the project rubric attached to the FEBRUARY 21st BLOG.
Unit 7 test tomorrow!
Study guide is also due tomorrow!
I AM STILL MISSING A LARGE NUMBER OF DESIGNER BABIES PROJECTS.
Each class had 3 different options to review the material (Chapter 12 and 13) for tomorrow's test. They could review the study guide, play a review game, or review the study guide for 20 minutes and play the review game for the remainder of class.
ALL THE MATERIAL ON THE TEST IS EXPLICITLY COVERED ON THE STUDY GUIDE!
The study guide is attached to Feb. 24th (right below) and you can find the project rubric attached to the FEBRUARY 21st BLOG.
Feb. 24th, 2012
Students watched a video: The Clone Age on cloning and the ethics of that technology. Students answered questions about the video. Students also received their study guides that wil be due on Tuesday!! See the study guide attached.
There is still time to turn in your visual project!
There is still time to turn in your visual project!
unit_7_study_guide.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
Feb. 23rd, 2012
VISUALS WERE TURNED IN TODAY! If you didn't turn in your visual, there is still time! Please turn it in as a late assignment rather than not turn it in at all. The description of the project is linked to Feb. 21st blog entry.
We took notes today on four biotechnologies: transgenic animals, DNA fingerprinting, stem cell research, and paternity testing.
Students turned in an exit ticket (for a grade! see the attached powerpoint)
We took notes today on four biotechnologies: transgenic animals, DNA fingerprinting, stem cell research, and paternity testing.
Students turned in an exit ticket (for a grade! see the attached powerpoint)
2.22.pptx | |
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Feb. 22nd, 2012
Students completed Discovery Assessment C and I passed back their translation/transcription assignment (see the 15th of Feb. attachment) that was given when the sub was here and they completed that as well.
Feb. 21st, 2012
Students took Discovery Assessment C, our last assessment that will predict how they are going to do on the end of course exam.
Students turned in Friday's homework.
The Designer Babies visual due date has been pushed back to THURSDAY, FEB. 23rd. The rubric is below. Visuals can be a powerpoint, poster, collage, or blog. They must include the student's opinion on the article, "Designer Babies: A Right to Choose?", data from their Memphian opinion survey, and a brief summary of the article. Creativity (pictures, etc.) is encouraged.
Students turned in Friday's homework.
The Designer Babies visual due date has been pushed back to THURSDAY, FEB. 23rd. The rubric is below. Visuals can be a powerpoint, poster, collage, or blog. They must include the student's opinion on the article, "Designer Babies: A Right to Choose?", data from their Memphian opinion survey, and a brief summary of the article. Creativity (pictures, etc.) is encouraged.
think_show_project.docx | |
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Feb. 17th, 2012
My classes had a substitute. Students completed a packet on genetic mutations, transcription, and translation. Students were also given a homework assignment on DNA replication, transcription, and translation. (Copies of homework and worksheet need to be picked up in class.)
Students who were in class and chose not to complete their assignment will NOT be allowed to make it up. We will have time in which to complete the assignment if it was not finished. Absent students are welcome to pick up both assignments.
Students who were in class and chose not to complete their assignment will NOT be allowed to make it up. We will have time in which to complete the assignment if it was not finished. Absent students are welcome to pick up both assignments.
Feb. 16th, 2012
Announcements: Students turned in homework; We discussed absences and academic dishonesty.
Students took notes on genetic mutations covering frameshift, point, and body/sex cell mutations. We then completed an exit ticket identifying certain kinds of mutations.
Students took notes on genetic mutations covering frameshift, point, and body/sex cell mutations. We then completed an exit ticket identifying certain kinds of mutations.
2.16.pptx | |
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Feb. 15th
I checked students' surveys. The final phase of our project is the visual/oral component due February 22nd.
Transcription/Translation homework is due tomorrow.
We collected our class data surveys and then we took our transcription/translation quiz. THIS MUST BE MADE UP.
Transcription/Translation homework is due tomorrow.
We collected our class data surveys and then we took our transcription/translation quiz. THIS MUST BE MADE UP.
2.15.pptx | |
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tuesday_2.14_homework_.doc | |
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Feb. 14th, 2012
We finished taking our notes on translation. We did an online demonstration on transcription and translation that can be found here: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/transcribe/
We then completed an activity in which students created a fictional creature called a "Snork" and transcribed mRNA into amino acids and then into traits. Students turned this in at the end of class.
Students also received a homework assignment that is due Thursday, but can be used on tomorrow's quiz.
Surveys dues tomorrow!
We then completed an activity in which students created a fictional creature called a "Snork" and transcribed mRNA into amino acids and then into traits. Students turned this in at the end of class.
Students also received a homework assignment that is due Thursday, but can be used on tomorrow's quiz.
Surveys dues tomorrow!
snork_.docx | |
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tuesday_2.14_homework_.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
2.13and2.14.pptx | |
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Feb. 13th, 2012
Announcements:
Surveys due on Wednesday
Students turned in homework
Students took a Discovery probe covering meiosis and genetics. We then took notes on translation which we will continue tomorrow.
2.132.14.pptx | |
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Feb. 9th, 2012
We tracked our mastery in class and students who mastered standards 3210.4.4 and 3210.Math.2 were able to put their mastery stickers up.
We watched two videos on DNA structure and DNA replication. Students took a short video quiz.
We then took brief notes on RNA and finished the class with a game of Quiz Quiz Trade.
We watched two videos on DNA structure and DNA replication. Students took a short video quiz.
We then took brief notes on RNA and finished the class with a game of Quiz Quiz Trade.
2.9.pptx | |
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Feb. 8th, 2012
As a class, we came up with our survey items for our class/Think Show project.
We took notes on DNA replication.
**Surveys will go out on Friday. They will be due on Wednesday, Feb. 15th
**Students turned in their homework on DNA structure.
We took notes on DNA replication.
**Surveys will go out on Friday. They will be due on Wednesday, Feb. 15th
**Students turned in their homework on DNA structure.
2.8.ppt | |
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Feb. 7th, 2012
We took notes in class covering DNA and nucleotide structure. (Starting Chapter 12 in the book)
We then did a lab in which students constructed edible DNA out of licorice, marshmellow, and toothpicks!
Students have 15 questions on DNA structure for homework, due tomorrow.
We then did a lab in which students constructed edible DNA out of licorice, marshmellow, and toothpicks!
Students have 15 questions on DNA structure for homework, due tomorrow.
2.7-intro_to_dna.ppt | |
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2.7_notes_.docx | |
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Feb. 6th, 2012
Announcements: Unit 5 test make-up by Tuesday. Students may come in and make up their Unit 5 test grade.
Students who were absent last Thursday and did not take their Unit 6 exam have until Thursday to make it up.
Students turned in their Summary/Opinion essays on the article "Designer Babies" today.
Students spent the first half of class taking a Discovery assessment that covered photosynthesis/respiration, Mendelian genetics, and complex modes of inheritance. This assessment is designed to help the district and myself track students' progress towards proficiency on the EOC.
We then read Desiree's Baby, a short story by Kate Chopin, that discuss race and skin inheritance. A class discussion followed.
Students who were absent last Thursday and did not take their Unit 6 exam have until Thursday to make it up.
Students turned in their Summary/Opinion essays on the article "Designer Babies" today.
Students spent the first half of class taking a Discovery assessment that covered photosynthesis/respiration, Mendelian genetics, and complex modes of inheritance. This assessment is designed to help the district and myself track students' progress towards proficiency on the EOC.
We then read Desiree's Baby, a short story by Kate Chopin, that discuss race and skin inheritance. A class discussion followed.
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Feb. 3rd, 2012
Students worked in groups to complete a Karyotyping with Magnetic Chromosomes lab in which they had to match pairs of identical chromosomes and then based on their karyotype, diagnosis the individual with any chromosomal abnormalities.
Students have until TUESDAY to make up Unit 5 exam.
Students have until THURSDAY to take Unit 6 exam if they were absent.
The first part of the project (summary/opinion essay) is due MONDAY.
The article can be found here: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/designerdebate/
My number is 901-290-3924 if you have any questions about your assignment!
Have a great weekend :)
Students have until TUESDAY to make up Unit 5 exam.
Students have until THURSDAY to take Unit 6 exam if they were absent.
The first part of the project (summary/opinion essay) is due MONDAY.
The article can be found here: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/designerdebate/
My number is 901-290-3924 if you have any questions about your assignment!
Have a great weekend :)
Feb. 2nd, 2012
Unit 6 test covering complex modes of inheritance, recessive and genetic disorders, pedigrees, and karyotypes.
Feb. 1st, 2012
Due to the activity schedule, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods were only 25 minutes long. We went over questions/answers to the Discovery (a predicative end of course probe) assessment that students took last Friday.
4th, 6th, and 7th periods also reviewed the assessment and then we worked out of EOC prep workbooks and played a review game for Thursday's test.
4th, 6th, and 7th periods also reviewed the assessment and then we worked out of EOC prep workbooks and played a review game for Thursday's test.
January 31st, 2012
Students did their Catalyst out of our ACT/EOC prep packet.
We tracked our Unit 5 Test mastery.
We spent the rest of the class period reviewing our study guide. (The vocabulary definitions are on the power point!)
Unit 6 test on THURSDAY
Study guide on THURSDAY
Summary/Opinion Essay due on Feb. 6th
We tracked our Unit 5 Test mastery.
We spent the rest of the class period reviewing our study guide. (The vocabulary definitions are on the power point!)
Unit 6 test on THURSDAY
Study guide on THURSDAY
Summary/Opinion Essay due on Feb. 6th
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January 30th, 2012
We reviewed karyotypes with some karyotype check for understanding questions.
We took notes on nondisjunction, Down's syndrome, nondisjunction disorders, and fetal testing.
We reviewed Monday's material and previous material in a whiteboard competition.
Unit 6 test on THURSDAY.
Study guide due on THURSDAY.
The powerpoint is too large to load on my free weebly account, but I will be happy to email it to any parents or students that would like it.
We took notes on nondisjunction, Down's syndrome, nondisjunction disorders, and fetal testing.
We reviewed Monday's material and previous material in a whiteboard competition.
Unit 6 test on THURSDAY.
Study guide due on THURSDAY.
The powerpoint is too large to load on my free weebly account, but I will be happy to email it to any parents or students that would like it.
January 27th
Students took a Discovery Assessment probe for the first half of class.
We then completed a karyotyping activity that can be found at: http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/activities/karyotyping/karyotyping.html
We then completed a karyotyping activity that can be found at: http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/activities/karyotyping/karyotyping.html
January 26th, 2012
Classwork:
In class we reviewed incomplete dominance and codominance in our Catalyst.
Today's objectives covered sex-linked inheritance and how the environment can influence genes.
We took notes on sex-linked inheritance, color blindness, hemophilia, and environmental influences on genes.
We also watched a video on sex chromosomes, red-green color blindness, and hemophilia. The video must be accessed on discoveryeducation.com with a username and password. I can show students who missed the video in tutoring.
Students received their study guide for Unit 6 test (tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday). It is due on WEDNESDAY!
In class we reviewed incomplete dominance and codominance in our Catalyst.
Today's objectives covered sex-linked inheritance and how the environment can influence genes.
We took notes on sex-linked inheritance, color blindness, hemophilia, and environmental influences on genes.
We also watched a video on sex chromosomes, red-green color blindness, and hemophilia. The video must be accessed on discoveryeducation.com with a username and password. I can show students who missed the video in tutoring.
Students received their study guide for Unit 6 test (tentatively scheduled for next Wednesday). It is due on WEDNESDAY!
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January 25th, 2012
Classwork:
Students received their assignment description sheet and article for their Think Show project. This will be an individual project that we will also display for Think Show. It consists of three parts: a summary/opinion essay on the article "Designer Babies: The Right to Choose?", a survey of 10 people, and a visual/oral presentation. Absent students may pick up their assignment sheet/article from my classroom.
We took notes on complex patterns of inheritance (incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and codominance).
Students received a worksheet to be completed in class or taken home and brought back tomorrow.
The article can be found at: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/designerdebate/
Students received their assignment description sheet and article for their Think Show project. This will be an individual project that we will also display for Think Show. It consists of three parts: a summary/opinion essay on the article "Designer Babies: The Right to Choose?", a survey of 10 people, and a visual/oral presentation. Absent students may pick up their assignment sheet/article from my classroom.
We took notes on complex patterns of inheritance (incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and codominance).
Students received a worksheet to be completed in class or taken home and brought back tomorrow.
The article can be found at: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/designerdebate/
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January 24th, 2012
In class:
Students did their catalyst which reviewed graph reading skills.
-We reviewed pedigrees and Tay-Sachs disease (a recessive disorder).
-We read an article about Tay-Sachs, answering CFU (check for understanding) questions as we went.
-We then created a pedigree for a family with Tay-Sachs. Students followed along as I did part of it on the board and they worked out steps on their own as well.
Homework: Students need to answer four questions on the Tay-Sachs assignment sheet using their pedigree.
Students did their catalyst which reviewed graph reading skills.
-We reviewed pedigrees and Tay-Sachs disease (a recessive disorder).
-We read an article about Tay-Sachs, answering CFU (check for understanding) questions as we went.
-We then created a pedigree for a family with Tay-Sachs. Students followed along as I did part of it on the board and they worked out steps on their own as well.
Homework: Students need to answer four questions on the Tay-Sachs assignment sheet using their pedigree.
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January 23rd, 2012
In class:
We reviewed Friday's quiz during our Catalyst (bell work) time.
Students took notes on making pedigrees. Students followed along on their own paper as we created a pedigree together on the board.
Students constructed their own pedigrees individually for homework. Most students were able to finish the assignment in class.
We reviewed Friday's quiz during our Catalyst (bell work) time.
Students took notes on making pedigrees. Students followed along on their own paper as we created a pedigree together on the board.
Students constructed their own pedigrees individually for homework. Most students were able to finish the assignment in class.
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January 20th, 2012
In class:
We completed our dominant genetic disorder notes and learned about two disorders: Huntington's disease and Achondroplasia.
Students then completed a gallery walk in which they looked at different patient profiles posted around the room and had to figure out which disorder (recessive or dominant) the person had based on their symptoms.
Students then took a 5 question quiz using their notes.
We completed our dominant genetic disorder notes and learned about two disorders: Huntington's disease and Achondroplasia.
Students then completed a gallery walk in which they looked at different patient profiles posted around the room and had to figure out which disorder (recessive or dominant) the person had based on their symptoms.
Students then took a 5 question quiz using their notes.
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January 18th and 19th
My personal laptop (on which I keep all the power points, notes, handouts, etc. crashed this morning. I will be going to the Apple store asap after school today and will post Wednesday and Thursday's class information as soon as my computer is working..
Sorry for the inconvenience!
My number is (901) 290-3924 if you have any questions.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
My number is (901) 290-3924 if you have any questions.
January 17th, 2012
Students took Unit 5 test covering Mendelian genetics.
Students turned in their study guides and Punnett square packets.
Students turned in their study guides and Punnett square packets.
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January 13th, 2012
Unit 5 Exam on Tuesday!
Study guide due on Tuesday!
Students had the option to either take their Punnett square packets home to study or turn them in. THEY ARE DUE ON TUESDAY!
Have a great long weekend!
Study guide due on Tuesday!
Students had the option to either take their Punnett square packets home to study or turn them in. THEY ARE DUE ON TUESDAY!
Have a great long weekend!
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January 12th, 2012
Classwork:
1. Punnett square introduction/percentages and ratios review
2. We began work on our Punnett square packet. This can be picked up in class and will be finished tomorrow during class.
Don't forget to come make-up your Unit 4 test if you are unhappy with your score/did not take it!!
We also voted on our class prizes for the month of January. Remember, these prizes go to the class with the most points:
1st: hot wings
2nd: MacGriddles
3rd: Donuts
4th: Hot wings
6th: Rotel
7th: Hot wings
1. Punnett square introduction/percentages and ratios review
2. We began work on our Punnett square packet. This can be picked up in class and will be finished tomorrow during class.
Don't forget to come make-up your Unit 4 test if you are unhappy with your score/did not take it!!
We also voted on our class prizes for the month of January. Remember, these prizes go to the class with the most points:
1st: hot wings
2nd: MacGriddles
3rd: Donuts
4th: Hot wings
6th: Rotel
7th: Hot wings
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January 11th, 2012
Classwork:
1. We took some additional notes on Mendel after watching video on monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.
2. We played check for understandings with the beach ball.
3. We spent the rest of class working on our study guides that are due on TUESDAY
1. We took some additional notes on Mendel after watching video on monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.
2. We played check for understandings with the beach ball.
3. We spent the rest of class working on our study guides that are due on TUESDAY
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January 10th, 2012
Announcements:
Jobs given out today
Unit 5 test on Tuesday
Study guide tomorrow
Classwork:
1. We tracked our Unit 4 test data. If you did not take this test, you need to make it up with me!!
2. We took notes on genotype, phenotype, and Mendel's Law of Segregation.
3. We started a partner activity: Pipe Cleaner Babies. We did not finish. (We will work on this on Friday if we have time!)
Jobs given out today
Unit 5 test on Tuesday
Study guide tomorrow
Classwork:
1. We tracked our Unit 4 test data. If you did not take this test, you need to make it up with me!!
2. We took notes on genotype, phenotype, and Mendel's Law of Segregation.
3. We started a partner activity: Pipe Cleaner Babies. We did not finish. (We will work on this on Friday if we have time!)
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January 9th, 2012
I was absent on Monday. The class completed two genetic practice worksheets.
(I do have extra copies if you were absent so you can come after tutoring to pick them up!)
(I do have extra copies if you were absent so you can come after tutoring to pick them up!)
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January 6th, 2012
Announcements
-Job applications due today
-Please remove all out of uniform jackets while in the class room
-If you did not take your semester exam, you must make it up next Monday or Tuesday!
In Class:
-We continued taking notes on Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and genetics using our Cornell notes.
-We reviewed the concepts by using whiteboards.
-We finished the class period by working on a worksheet that students took home for homework if they did not finish.
Homework:
Mendel Genetics Worksheet
**The power point for Friday is the last half of the file.
-Job applications due today
-Please remove all out of uniform jackets while in the class room
-If you did not take your semester exam, you must make it up next Monday or Tuesday!
In Class:
-We continued taking notes on Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants and genetics using our Cornell notes.
-We reviewed the concepts by using whiteboards.
-We finished the class period by working on a worksheet that students took home for homework if they did not finish.
Homework:
Mendel Genetics Worksheet
**The power point for Friday is the last half of the file.
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January 5th, 2012
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period: KAPLAN ACT/Homeroom
6th, 7th periods:
In class:
We continued working on Mendelian genetics by creating mini-posters depicting Mendel's experiments with pea plants. We then practiced with our genetic vocabulary with a crossword.
-Turned in Mendel Journal homework
6th, 7th periods:
In class:
We continued working on Mendelian genetics by creating mini-posters depicting Mendel's experiments with pea plants. We then practiced with our genetic vocabulary with a crossword.
-Turned in Mendel Journal homework
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January 4th, 2012
In Class:
We began Unit 5 by taking notes on Gregor Mendel and his experiments with pea plants. We then watched a short video on Mendel and his experiments that can be found at : //science.discovery.com/videos/100-greatest-discoverieshttp://science.discovery.com/videos/100-greatest-discoveries-shorts-genetics.html
Homework: Mendel wrote in a journal about his pea experiments. Pretend you are Gregor Mendel and you have just bred the parent generation and gotten only round seeds.Write a journal entry talking about these questions. Why are all the seeds round? What happened to the wrinkled seeds? What should you do to answer these questions? Your journal entry must be at least two paragraphs (6 complete sentences each). Remember you are writing as Gregor Mendel!! You may draw, etc. Note: The power point that is attached is for BOTH Wednesday and Friday. Ignore the section of the power point slide titled for Friday.
We began Unit 5 by taking notes on Gregor Mendel and his experiments with pea plants. We then watched a short video on Mendel and his experiments that can be found at : //science.discovery.com/videos/100-greatest-discoverieshttp://science.discovery.com/videos/100-greatest-discoveries-shorts-genetics.html
Homework: Mendel wrote in a journal about his pea experiments. Pretend you are Gregor Mendel and you have just bred the parent generation and gotten only round seeds.Write a journal entry talking about these questions. Why are all the seeds round? What happened to the wrinkled seeds? What should you do to answer these questions? Your journal entry must be at least two paragraphs (6 complete sentences each). Remember you are writing as Gregor Mendel!! You may draw, etc. Note: The power point that is attached is for BOTH Wednesday and Friday. Ignore the section of the power point slide titled for Friday.
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January 3rd, 2012
Welcome back!
In Class:
In today's class we discussed some of the responses I got on the anonymous surveys we took last semester.
I told the class about the four changes we are going to be making our class this semester:
1. A positive learning environment
2. Teamwork
3. Stronger focus on classroom goals
4. More rewards for positive behavior (We now have a menu of rewards you can select when you reach a certain amount of Dojo points. First mark is 35!) and a new consequence system with levels.
We also talked about jobs this semester. There are fewer and the application process is more selective (you have to fill out an application on your own time and I choose the best ones), but the pay is better: 50 bonus points, Assignment pass, and Employee Appreciation Dinner.
Students worked with a partner to complete a worksheet in which they predicted what traits Jay-Z and Beyonce's baby will inherit. See attached.
Work Turned In: Jayonce worksheet and Exit Ticket
Homework: Job applications are due by Friday
Attached files: Today's powerpoint, Jay-Z worksheet, Job application
In Class:
In today's class we discussed some of the responses I got on the anonymous surveys we took last semester.
I told the class about the four changes we are going to be making our class this semester:
1. A positive learning environment
2. Teamwork
3. Stronger focus on classroom goals
4. More rewards for positive behavior (We now have a menu of rewards you can select when you reach a certain amount of Dojo points. First mark is 35!) and a new consequence system with levels.
We also talked about jobs this semester. There are fewer and the application process is more selective (you have to fill out an application on your own time and I choose the best ones), but the pay is better: 50 bonus points, Assignment pass, and Employee Appreciation Dinner.
Students worked with a partner to complete a worksheet in which they predicted what traits Jay-Z and Beyonce's baby will inherit. See attached.
Work Turned In: Jayonce worksheet and Exit Ticket
Homework: Job applications are due by Friday
Attached files: Today's powerpoint, Jay-Z worksheet, Job application
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December 16th, 2011
3rd and 4th semester exam
December 15th, 2011
2nd, 4th, and 6th semester exam
December 14th, 2011
1st, 4th, 7th semester exam
December 13th, 2011
As a class, we reviewed the answers to the study guides. The class then could either play a Jeopardy-style review game or work on their notes sheet.
December 12th, 2011
Announcements:
Extra Credit due today
Tutoring Today and Tomorrow
Grades: I do not have final grades entered so I cannot tell you your final score!
Jobs: Our job situation has not had the best structure this semester. I will be working over the break to restructure our jobs so that we are fulfilling our responsibilities every day. That being said, I will still be awarding the 20 bonus points. For the assignment pass, I will give you the points for an assignment you are missing.
Semester Exam details:
80 multiple choice questions
You may use one sheet of paper (front and back) of notes on your exam.
Classwork:
Students spent the class period working on their study guides for the semester exams.
Extra Credit due today
Tutoring Today and Tomorrow
Grades: I do not have final grades entered so I cannot tell you your final score!
Jobs: Our job situation has not had the best structure this semester. I will be working over the break to restructure our jobs so that we are fulfilling our responsibilities every day. That being said, I will still be awarding the 20 bonus points. For the assignment pass, I will give you the points for an assignment you are missing.
Semester Exam details:
80 multiple choice questions
You may use one sheet of paper (front and back) of notes on your exam.
Classwork:
Students spent the class period working on their study guides for the semester exams.
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December 9th, 2011
Students took Unit 4 test covering cell size, meiosis, and mitosis.
After the test, students completed an End of Semester survey.
After the test, students completed an End of Semester survey.
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December 8th, 2011
Students practiced summarizing and writing an opinion paragraph on an article we went over in class.
Students reviewed for Unit 4 exam that will be tomorrow.
Announcements:
-Extra credit due next Monday, Dec. 12th
-Tutoring today after school
-Unit 4 exam tomorrow
-Semester test study guide Monday
Classwork:
1) Woolly Mammoth article/work time
2) Unit 4 Test review
Unit 4 Test Review
3 parts: •Part 1: Matching •Part II: Multiple Choice •Part III: Short answer
Matching Terms: Gamete •Homologous chromosomes •Diploid •Haploid •Fertilization •Mitosis •Trait •Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Why do cells remain small?
-To transport nutrients more quickly and communicate faster
What happens when cells reach a certain size?
-They reproduce (divide)
Phases of mitosis and what happens in each phase
-Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
-Prophase: Spindle fibers form and centrioles move to the ends of the cell
-Metaphase: chromatids line up on the spindle fibers in the center of the cell
-Anaphase: The chromatids are pulled apart and move towards the ends of the cell
What does mitosis cell division produce?
-2 identical diploid daughter cells
What is meiosis?
-The reproduction of sex cells that results in four non-identical haploid cells
How many chromosomes does a cell produced be meiosis have?
-Half, or n
How are sex cells different from body cell?
-They have half the number of chromosomes
Are the cells produced by meiosis identical?
-No, they are haploid (contain half the genetic information) and are not identical
Each body cell of a dolphin contains 40 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in a dolphin egg cell, produced by meiosis, would be what?
-20
How does crossing over relate to genetic variation?
-Genetic variation is helped by crossing over in which chromosomes exchange sections resulting in different combinations
What type of offspring does meiosis produce?
-four, non-identical haploid sex cells
Does mitosis produce variation?
-No! The daughter cells are identical.
Short Answer
•Venn diagram to compare meiosis and mitosis.
I will give you word choices that you will have to place in the correct spot
•Example: “produces haploid cells” •Example: “body cell production”
•Draw and label two missing phases of mitosis 1.
Homework: Study!!!
Students reviewed for Unit 4 exam that will be tomorrow.
Announcements:
-Extra credit due next Monday, Dec. 12th
-Tutoring today after school
-Unit 4 exam tomorrow
-Semester test study guide Monday
Classwork:
1) Woolly Mammoth article/work time
2) Unit 4 Test review
Unit 4 Test Review
3 parts: •Part 1: Matching •Part II: Multiple Choice •Part III: Short answer
Matching Terms: Gamete •Homologous chromosomes •Diploid •Haploid •Fertilization •Mitosis •Trait •Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Why do cells remain small?
-To transport nutrients more quickly and communicate faster
What happens when cells reach a certain size?
-They reproduce (divide)
Phases of mitosis and what happens in each phase
-Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
-Prophase: Spindle fibers form and centrioles move to the ends of the cell
-Metaphase: chromatids line up on the spindle fibers in the center of the cell
-Anaphase: The chromatids are pulled apart and move towards the ends of the cell
What does mitosis cell division produce?
-2 identical diploid daughter cells
What is meiosis?
-The reproduction of sex cells that results in four non-identical haploid cells
How many chromosomes does a cell produced be meiosis have?
-Half, or n
How are sex cells different from body cell?
-They have half the number of chromosomes
Are the cells produced by meiosis identical?
-No, they are haploid (contain half the genetic information) and are not identical
Each body cell of a dolphin contains 40 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in a dolphin egg cell, produced by meiosis, would be what?
-20
How does crossing over relate to genetic variation?
-Genetic variation is helped by crossing over in which chromosomes exchange sections resulting in different combinations
What type of offspring does meiosis produce?
-four, non-identical haploid sex cells
Does mitosis produce variation?
-No! The daughter cells are identical.
Short Answer
•Venn diagram to compare meiosis and mitosis.
I will give you word choices that you will have to place in the correct spot
•Example: “produces haploid cells” •Example: “body cell production”
•Draw and label two missing phases of mitosis 1.
Homework: Study!!!
December 7th, 2011
SWBAT describe meiosis II.
SWBAT articulate the impact of meiosis on genetic variation.
SWBAT compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis.
CLASSWORK
1. Students finished their meiosis notes using the power point.
2. Students worked in groups (or individually in 3rd and 7th period) to complete a T-chart that compared the number of divisions, number of daughter cells produced, type of cell, and purpose of meiosis/mitosis.
Homework:
1. Describe the stages of meiosis I.
2. Name five major differences between mitosis and meiosis.
3. Why is genetic variation important?
4. What process results in an exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes?
5. Describe crossing over.
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December 6th, 2011
SWBAT identify the steps of meiosis I.
Announcements:
1. Unit 4 test on Friday
2. Standards packets due today
3. Don’t forget WAIM assignments!
Classwork:
1. Students continued taking notes on their meiosis notes handout.
2. Students completed a meiosis worksheet (excluding number 1) for a grade to be turned in at the end of class.
Homework: None
Announcements:
1. Unit 4 test on Friday
2. Standards packets due today
3. Don’t forget WAIM assignments!
Classwork:
1. Students continued taking notes on their meiosis notes handout.
2. Students completed a meiosis worksheet (excluding number 1) for a grade to be turned in at the end of class.
Homework: None
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December 5th, 2011
SWBAT describe chromosomes and chromosome number in the human body. (the basics of human genetics)
SWBAT define and describe haploid and diploid cells.
Announcements:
Unit 4 Quiz on Friday
Unit 3 test make-up today and tomorrow
Standards packet tomorrow
Classwork: 1. Students took notes from the power point using the guided notes template. 2. Students worked in partners to first match vocabulary flashcards to their definitions and then to quiz one another on the definitions. 3. Students completed their exit ticket (found in power point slide).
SWBAT define and describe haploid and diploid cells.
Announcements:
Unit 4 Quiz on Friday
Unit 3 test make-up today and tomorrow
Standards packet tomorrow
Classwork: 1. Students took notes from the power point using the guided notes template. 2. Students worked in partners to first match vocabulary flashcards to their definitions and then to quiz one another on the definitions. 3. Students completed their exit ticket (found in power point slide).
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December 2nd, 2011
Announcements •WAIM sheet delayed (sorry!) •Extra credit assignment posted online-get started! •Homework turn-in
Classwork: 1: Class celebration2, 3: Unit 4 Quiz 1 4, 6, 7: Mitosis worksheet (pick-up from Ms. M) and Unit 4 Quiz 1
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December 1st, 2011
SWBAT differentiate between normal and abnormal cell cycles.
Classwork:
1st, 2nd, 3rd periods: Extra credit discussion/Cancer powerpoint/AIDS information/finished foldables
4th, 6th, 7th: Extra credit discussion/Cancer powerpoint/AIDS discussion
Homework: From textbook: pg. 252--Section 9.2 Assessment 2, 3, 4
pg. 261: Section 9.1: 4,7,9,11
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November 30th, 2011
SWBAT describe the steps of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Essential vocabulary:
Spindle fibers
centrioles
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Announcements:
Unit 3 test make up deadline--next Monday
Unit 3 test make up (for low scores)--after school
1st period's celebration tentatively scheduled for Friday
Extra credit assignment tomorrow
Classwork
1.Students completed their Unit 3 Test Tracker (turned in for a grade)
2. Students completed their cell cycle graphic organizer with the steps of mitosis.
3. Students created a flip book depicted the four stages of mitosis in either words or pictures.
Essential vocabulary:
Spindle fibers
centrioles
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Announcements:
Unit 3 test make up deadline--next Monday
Unit 3 test make up (for low scores)--after school
1st period's celebration tentatively scheduled for Friday
Extra credit assignment tomorrow
Classwork
1.Students completed their Unit 3 Test Tracker (turned in for a grade)
2. Students completed their cell cycle graphic organizer with the steps of mitosis.
3. Students created a flip book depicted the four stages of mitosis in either words or pictures.
unit_3_test_reflection_guide.docx | |
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November 29th, 2011
SWBAT describe the process of mitosis and explain that it is a process that produces body cells (somatic) for growth and repair.
SWBAT describe the 3 main stages of the cell cycle: interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis
Essential Vocabulary:
Cell cycle
Interphase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Chromatids
Announcements:
Pick up standards mastery packet outside of class
Unit 3 tracking/make-up explanation tomorrow
Extra credit assignment handed out later this week
Classwork
1. Cell cycle/Mitosis Notes (Cell cycle graphic organizer--pick up in class)
2. Mini-poster including title, 3 stages of the cell cycle/descriptions, definition of chromatids and chromosomes
3. Exit Ticket for 4th, 6th, and 7th periods
Homework: None
SWBAT describe the 3 main stages of the cell cycle: interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis
Essential Vocabulary:
Cell cycle
Interphase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Chromatids
Announcements:
Pick up standards mastery packet outside of class
Unit 3 tracking/make-up explanation tomorrow
Extra credit assignment handed out later this week
Classwork
1. Cell cycle/Mitosis Notes (Cell cycle graphic organizer--pick up in class)
2. Mini-poster including title, 3 stages of the cell cycle/descriptions, definition of chromatids and chromosomes
3. Exit Ticket for 4th, 6th, and 7th periods
Homework: None
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November 28th, 2011
Objectives:
SWBAT define and describe chromosomes.
SWBAT describe cell size limitations.
Announcements:
Standards Mastery Packets available tomorrow
Unit 3 Test Tracking Wednesday (make-up procedure explained)
Extra Credit Assignment will be handed out later this week.
Classwork: Cell Size Notes (taken on own sheet of paper) and Cell Diffusion Demo
Homework: None
SWBAT define and describe chromosomes.
SWBAT describe cell size limitations.
Announcements:
Standards Mastery Packets available tomorrow
Unit 3 Test Tracking Wednesday (make-up procedure explained)
Extra Credit Assignment will be handed out later this week.
Classwork: Cell Size Notes (taken on own sheet of paper) and Cell Diffusion Demo
Homework: None
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November 22, 2011
Diffusion Lab
*If you were absent, the lab will be marked as 'excused.
November 21st, 2011
Objectives: Students took Unit 3 test covering photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and autrophic and heterotrophic organisms.
Announcements:
Essay 2 DUE TOMORROW
Lab tomorrow--meet in Ms. Garrett's room
New class website: www.msmitchellbio.weebly.com
Standard packets will be available after the break to make up standard mastery (on our mastery trackers)
Students with missing Unit 2 tests will need to make them up this week. Students who are unable to this week will need to work something out with Ms. Mitchell
Classwork:
Unit 3 Test
Homework: Essay 2 due tomorrow
Announcements:
Essay 2 DUE TOMORROW
Lab tomorrow--meet in Ms. Garrett's room
New class website: www.msmitchellbio.weebly.com
Standard packets will be available after the break to make up standard mastery (on our mastery trackers)
Students with missing Unit 2 tests will need to make them up this week. Students who are unable to this week will need to work something out with Ms. Mitchell
Classwork:
Unit 3 Test
Homework: Essay 2 due tomorrow
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November 18th 2011
friday.pptx | |
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unit_2_test_reflection_guide.docx | |
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Objectives: SWBAT describe the process for tracking unit exam mastery.
SWBAT describe the review content for Unit 3 exams.
Announcements:
UNIT 3 TEST MONDAY
Classwork:
a) Unit 2 was handed back.
b) Students filled out Unit 2 Reflection Guide (due for grade) that tracked their Unit 2 standards mastery and answered reflection questions.
c) I went through the material that will be on Unit 3 Test (on Monday!!) and students copied down a review list.
Exit Ticket:
1st, 3rd, and 4th period: Write three quiz questions that cover photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and autotrophs/heterotrophs.
Homework: Study for Unit 3 test
SWBAT describe the review content for Unit 3 exams.
Announcements:
UNIT 3 TEST MONDAY
Classwork:
a) Unit 2 was handed back.
b) Students filled out Unit 2 Reflection Guide (due for grade) that tracked their Unit 2 standards mastery and answered reflection questions.
c) I went through the material that will be on Unit 3 Test (on Monday!!) and students copied down a review list.
Exit Ticket:
1st, 3rd, and 4th period: Write three quiz questions that cover photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and autotrophs/heterotrophs.
Homework: Study for Unit 3 test