Today's Objective:
Scientists will explore active transport in order to understand how molecules are transported through the cell membrane.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 3 - Active Transport Powerpoint
Unit 2 Day 3 - Active Transport Notes
Unit 2 Day 3 - Homework Questions
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
HSA Biology - Review of Units 1 and 2 - October 18, 19
Announcements:
The HSA Benchmark FAST Assessment will be next class and will cover all of Unit 1 (Scientific Method) and Unit 2 (Ecology)!! This will count as a grade in our class.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will review scientific method and ecology in order to prepare for the HSA Benchmark FAST assessment.
Materials From Today:
***Click on the link below to access the Extra Credit Problems due next class. Make sure to answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper to turn in next class!!
Unit 1 and 2 Review - Homework/Extra Credit Problems
Other links:
Unit 1 and 2 Review - In-class problems
Unit 1 and 2 Review - Powerpoint
The HSA Benchmark FAST Assessment will be next class and will cover all of Unit 1 (Scientific Method) and Unit 2 (Ecology)!! This will count as a grade in our class.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will review scientific method and ecology in order to prepare for the HSA Benchmark FAST assessment.
Materials From Today:
***Click on the link below to access the Extra Credit Problems due next class. Make sure to answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper to turn in next class!!
Unit 1 and 2 Review - Homework/Extra Credit Problems
Other links:
Unit 1 and 2 Review - In-class problems
Unit 1 and 2 Review - Powerpoint
AP Biology - Passive Transport and Cell Membranes - October 19
Today's Objective:
Scientists will explore passive transport IN ORDER TO understand how molecules are transported through the cell membrane.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Practice/Classwork
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Homework Questions Ch 7 p. 130-134
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Guided Notes
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Powerpoint
Scientists will explore passive transport IN ORDER TO understand how molecules are transported through the cell membrane.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Practice/Classwork
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Homework Questions Ch 7 p. 130-134
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Guided Notes
Unit 2 Day 2 - Passive Transport - Powerpoint
Monday, October 17, 2011
AP Biology - Wrapping Up Unit 1 and Cell Membranes - October 17
Objective:
Scientists will review important concepts from Unit 1 and explore the structure of cell membranes in order to understand the role of cell membranes in cell function.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Review Unit 1 and Intro to Cell Membranes
Unit 2 Day 1 - Notes - Review Unit 1 and Cell Membranes
Unit 2 Day 1 - Homework - Reading p 124-130 and Questions
Scientists will review important concepts from Unit 1 and explore the structure of cell membranes in order to understand the role of cell membranes in cell function.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Review Unit 1 and Intro to Cell Membranes
Unit 2 Day 1 - Notes - Review Unit 1 and Cell Membranes
Unit 2 Day 1 - Homework - Reading p 124-130 and Questions
Saturday, October 15, 2011
HSA Biology - Relationships and Symbiosis - October 14, 17
Announcements:
Homework: Using the text book, read pages 94-97 (on ecological succession). Answer the "Creative Writing" assignment from the blue box at the bottom of page 97, by writing a response of at least two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper. This writing assignment will be collected next class!
The HSA Benchmark Test is October 20th (A Day) and 24th (B Day). The test will cover all of Unit 1 and Unit 2 and will count as an assessment grade for this class!
Ecology Quiz make-ups must be completed after school this coming week. The deadline for make-ups is this Thursday, October 20th.
Grades close in two weeks!! Make sure to check schoolmax and print out/complete any missing assignments!
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify and describe the 5 types of relationships among organisms in an ecosystem (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, competition, and predation) IN ORDER TO understand how organisms interact within an ecosystem.
Materials From Today
Unit 2 Day 6 - Powerpoint - Relationships
Unit 2 Day 6 - Classwork Practice - Relationships
Unit 2 Day 6 - Guided Notes - Relationships
Homework: Using the text book, read pages 94-97 (on ecological succession). Answer the "Creative Writing" assignment from the blue box at the bottom of page 97, by writing a response of at least two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper. This writing assignment will be collected next class!
The HSA Benchmark Test is October 20th (A Day) and 24th (B Day). The test will cover all of Unit 1 and Unit 2 and will count as an assessment grade for this class!
Ecology Quiz make-ups must be completed after school this coming week. The deadline for make-ups is this Thursday, October 20th.
Grades close in two weeks!! Make sure to check schoolmax and print out/complete any missing assignments!
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify and describe the 5 types of relationships among organisms in an ecosystem (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, competition, and predation) IN ORDER TO understand how organisms interact within an ecosystem.
Materials From Today
Unit 2 Day 6 - Powerpoint - Relationships
Unit 2 Day 6 - Classwork Practice - Relationships
Unit 2 Day 6 - Guided Notes - Relationships
Thursday, October 13, 2011
HSA Biology - Biodiversity and Extra Practice - October 12, 13
Announcements:
All make-up work must be turned in! Make sure to check schoolmax to see what assignments you are missing and print them out using this blog!
Objective:
Scientists will practice vocabulary and concepts relating to food webs and energy flow IN ORDER TO increase comprehension of ecology.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 - Day 5 - Homework - Biodiversity Reading
All make-up work must be turned in! Make sure to check schoolmax to see what assignments you are missing and print them out using this blog!
Objective:
Scientists will practice vocabulary and concepts relating to food webs and energy flow IN ORDER TO increase comprehension of ecology.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 - Day 5 - Homework - Biodiversity Reading
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
AP Biology - Test 1 Review - October 11
Announcements:
The first test will be next class! This is a very challenging AP-level exam so make sure to study and complete the review homework assignment.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will review all unit 1 materials, including basic chemistry, properties of water, macromolecules, and cells, IN ORDER TO prepare for the unit 1 test.
Materials From Today:
Test Review - Key Vocabulary Words List
Test Review - Powerpoint
Test Review - Homework Questions
The first test will be next class! This is a very challenging AP-level exam so make sure to study and complete the review homework assignment.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will review all unit 1 materials, including basic chemistry, properties of water, macromolecules, and cells, IN ORDER TO prepare for the unit 1 test.
Materials From Today:
Test Review - Key Vocabulary Words List
Test Review - Powerpoint
Test Review - Homework Questions
HSA Biology - Energy Flow - October 10, 11
Announcements:
Today was our first Ecology Quiz. All make-ups must be completed by the end of this week if you missed the quiz!
Today's Objective:
Today was our first Ecology Quiz. All make-ups must be completed by the end of this week if you missed the quiz!
Today's Objective:
Scientists will analalyze factors contributing to a stable ecosystem IN ORDER TO investigate how changes in environmental conditions will affect the dynamics of a population.
Materials From Today:
Sunday, October 9, 2011
AP Biology - Unit 1 Materials
Below are the links to all of the powerpoints from Unit 1 for AP Biology students in my 3B class. These powerpoints will help you study for the upcoming Unit 1 Test, which will cover basic chemistry, properties of water, macromolecules, and cell biology.
Click the links below to view the powerpoint presentations for Unit 1!
Scientific Method
Chemistry of Life
Properties of Water
Properties of Water - Day 2
pH and Introduction to Macromolecules
Macromolecules - Carbohydrates and Lipids
Macromolecules - Proteins
Macromolecules - Nucleic Acids and DNA
Macromolecules - Nucleic Acids and DNA - Day 2
Introduction to Cell Biology
Introduction to Cell Biology - Day 2 - Cell Theory, Plant and Animal Cells
Cell Organelles
Endomembrane System and Organelles
Cell Movement and Cytoskeleton
Click the links below to view the powerpoint presentations for Unit 1!
Scientific Method
Chemistry of Life
Properties of Water
Properties of Water - Day 2
pH and Introduction to Macromolecules
Macromolecules - Carbohydrates and Lipids
Macromolecules - Proteins
Macromolecules - Nucleic Acids and DNA
Macromolecules - Nucleic Acids and DNA - Day 2
Introduction to Cell Biology
Introduction to Cell Biology - Day 2 - Cell Theory, Plant and Animal Cells
Cell Organelles
Endomembrane System and Organelles
Cell Movement and Cytoskeleton
Thursday, October 6, 2011
HSA Biology - Trophic Levels and Food Webs - October 6, 7
Announcements:
The quiz is postponed until next class (Monday for A Day and Tuesday for B Day). Make sure to bring home your notes sheets to study from!
Homework tonight: finish the marine food web using the organisms and food web flow chart given out in class. These materials are also posted below.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify food chains, food webs, and trophic levels in order to analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 3 - Powerpoint - Trophic Levels and Food Webs
Unit 2 Day 3 - Notes and Practice - Trophic Levels and Food Webs
Unit 2 Day 3 - Homework - Marine Food Web Activity
The quiz is postponed until next class (Monday for A Day and Tuesday for B Day). Make sure to bring home your notes sheets to study from!
Homework tonight: finish the marine food web using the organisms and food web flow chart given out in class. These materials are also posted below.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify food chains, food webs, and trophic levels in order to analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 Day 3 - Powerpoint - Trophic Levels and Food Webs
Unit 2 Day 3 - Notes and Practice - Trophic Levels and Food Webs
Unit 2 Day 3 - Homework - Marine Food Web Activity
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
HSA Biology - Classification and Food Patterns in an Ecosystem - October 4, 5
Announcements:
We will have our first Ecology quiz next class!! The quiz will cover all material from Unit 2, including the material we go over in class next class.
We will have a binder check next class. Make sure you have an organized binder with 5 dividers, labeled: Catalyst, Notes, Labs/Classwork, Homework, Tests/Quizzes. You also need a homework folder.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify levels of organization in an ecosystem and determine methods of acquiring energy in order to understand how energy is transferred through an ecosystem.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Powerpoint - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Guided Notes - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Homework - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Vocabulary Review Cards
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Exit Ticket
We will have our first Ecology quiz next class!! The quiz will cover all material from Unit 2, including the material we go over in class next class.
Today's Objective:
Scientists will identify levels of organization in an ecosystem and determine methods of acquiring energy in order to understand how energy is transferred through an ecosystem.
Materials From Today:
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Powerpoint - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Guided Notes - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Homework - Classification and Food Patterns
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Vocabulary Review Cards
Unit 2 - Day 2 - Exit Ticket
Sunday, October 2, 2011
B Day Shout-Outs
Congratulations to the following students:
Period 1B:
SWAG Status: Wendy Wang
Wendy has scored above a 90% on all three assessments for Unit 1! She also scored the highest score on the Unit 1 Test! She always comes to class prepared and participates often! Congratulations Wendy!
Amazing Effort and Determination Award:
D’Amonte and Taj
D’Amonte and Taj always come to class prepared and ready to learn. They both ALWAYS turn in their homework assignments, which
Excellent Participation Award:
Dejuanique, De’Shaun, and Tania
Thank you for constantly participating and adding you intelligent insight to class discussion!
Period 4B:
SWAG Status: Rikyl Lawrence
Rikyl has scored above a 90% on all three assessments for Unit 1! She made sure to complete all of her homework assignments as well! Great job Rikyl, keep up the great work!
Amazing Effort and Determination Award:
Sha’Diamond and Desiree
Sha’Diamond and Desiree have put in the effort it takes to succeed in this class by coming after school to get caught up on the work and get extra help. Sha’Diamond made HUGE improvement over the course of unit 1. Desiree scored above our mastery goals on all three assessments and consistently turns in her homework assignments!
Excellent Participation Award:
Marquita and Clifton
Thank you for constantly participating and adding you intelligent insight to class discussion!
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