Quarter 2 EXAM: Period 1: Thursday 1/25 Period 3 Friday 1/26
Covers the following Units: Cell Cycle, Sexual Reproduction & Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Evolution, Ecology. Students may prepare and use 2 sheets of Study Notes on the exam. Exam format is 64 Multiple Choice and 5 Short Answer Questions.
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* In the News: Read this current events science article. Write a reflection on how this technology can benefit and possibly harm life on earth. Support your position with evidence from the article. -->
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Gene Editing and What it really means to Rewrite the Code of Life |
ECOLOGY Unit:
* Bozeman Science Video: Ecological Succession
Take notes on the Ecological Succession Bozeman science video. Post your video summary in Canvas. Due Friday 1/19/18
* Investigation: Do Environmental Changes Affect a Population?
Students are to do the Investigation that explores how environmental changes affect populations in an ecosystem food web. There are 4 environmental changes explored: global warming, predator change, vegetation change, and pesticide introduction (change). For each environmental change being explored, complete and screen shot the related chart and graph. Below each chart/graph, caption the data with a CLAIM (Yes or No ... this (example) global warming environmental change does affect a population) and EVIDENCE: Use the data to support your claim. Answer the Notebook Questions. Post your word document in Canvas 1/20/18.
Animal: Biome / Food Web / Trophic Pyramid / 10% Law of Energy Transfer Project
Post to canvas. Due Tuesday 1/16/18.
Post to canvas. Due Tuesday 1/16/18.
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EVOLUTION Unit:
The rock pocket mouse: natural selection evolution
Binders graded Friday 1/5/18. MUST be complete.
Evolution of an Animal Slideshow Due. Post in Canvas --> |
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Evolution Questions Due. Post in Canvas. Be sure to include explanation, examples and images for EACH question. -->
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Gene Flow and Genetic Drift - Due. Draw and explain these random mechanisms that effect evolution. Provide clear examples for each.
UC Scout Biology Semester 2: Unit4: Chapter 1: Darwin and Evolution and Chapter 2: Origins of the Species
MOLECULAR GENETICS Unit:
Bacteria Transformation LAB:
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Practice EXAM Reproduction / Heredity Molecular Genetics - complete using your notes: Cell Cycle Unit / Sexual Reproduction & Genetics Heredity Unit / Molecular Genetics Unit
Practice Exam Questions: # 1 to 11 due Tuesday 11/28
# 12 to 28 due Wednesday 11/29
# 29 to 45 due Friday 12/1
# 46 to 59 due Tuesday 12/5
# 60 to 75 due Thursday 12/7
# 76 to 90 due Monday 12/11
# 12 to 28 due Wednesday 11/29
# 29 to 45 due Friday 12/1
# 46 to 59 due Tuesday 12/5
# 60 to 75 due Thursday 12/7
# 76 to 90 due Monday 12/11
NOVA Life's Greatest Miracle video Bonus Questions Sheet - complete & SUBMIT
DNA
Review 4: Reproduction Packet due Wednesday 11/15
Genetics Baby LAB: Due Thursday 11/9
1. Complete trait DATA packet genotypes & phenotypes with trait drawings
2. Baby Portrait All traits / Baby's Name & Age / Parents
3. Conclusion / Analysis - Word Document outlined in Data Lab Packet. Use template provided and post in Canvas.
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Asexual & Sexual Reproduction: The Difference between Mitosis and Meiosis video
UC Scout on-line Biology course support Semester 1 Lessons |
Log in with the Username: jjohnson2 and Password: JJSCT123 given in class OR try the password shown at the right -->
Navigate to Unit 2 THE CELL, then 3 Cell Division |
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The Nature of Stem Cells video
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Due: "Why are cells small?" mini-Lab: Surface Area to Volume Ratio SA/V Ratio 1st watch video --> |
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Quarter 1:
DNA Fingerprinting LAB: Bonus lab due Wednesday 10/25. |
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DNA Fingerprinting TEST: Cells Unit - Tuesday 10/24
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Gel Electrophoresis animation and quizQ1 Binder Grading- Tuesday 10/24.Osmosis LAB due.Cells Questions (packet) due Thursday 10/19 |
How Diffusion Works video and quiz |
How Osmosis Works video and quiz |
Osmosis |
Cell Comparison Powerpoint (or Prezi) due in Canvas Wednesday 10/11Test Corrections Due Friday 10/13 Enzymes, pH, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis. |
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Photosynthesis Virtual Lab - Which colors of light are most important for plant growth? Graph and questions due Tuesday 10/3
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Cell Respiration Lab Report Due |
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3.2d Enzyme “Movie” / Slideshow Upload to Canvas: Due Wednesday, September 20th
Objective: Create an interactive model to teach HOW enzymes work. Teams are to take photos of each “scene” depicting enzyme action and produce a teaching “movie” for HOW enzymes work. Each molecule in the scene is to be labeled and each scene is to have a caption. Materials: Using any combination of clay, paper, string, pipe-cleaners, beads, markers, white boards … Whatever materials you think will be effective. |
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In Class Wednesday - Virtual pH Lab. Complete and submit 9/7 |
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Friday 9/8 Quiz: Biochemistry Make sure you understand your notes, the videos, and the modeling we did in class.
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Molecule Building Model LAB due Thursday, 8/31. |
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