AP Biology - Photosynthesis and Ecology - November 21, 28, 30

Below are the materials from the past three lessons, where we studied photosynthesis, performed a photosynthesis lab, and began our study of ecology.

The Unit 2 Test will be on Thursday December 8th, and will be based soley on AP-level questions! Start studying now!!

Materials From These Days:

Wednesday, November 21:

Intro to Photosynthesis Notes

Light and Dark Reactions Notes

Monday, November 28:

Elodea and Photosynthesis Lab

Homework Questions - Trophic Efficiency

Wednesday, November 30:

Intro to Ecology Notes

Homework Questions - Population Ecology

HSA Biology - Nucleic Acids and Vitamins - November 30, December 1

Announcements:

The Unit 3 Test will be on December 8th and 9th! Start studying now!!

Today's Objective:

Scientists will identify the structure and function of nucleic acids IN ORDER TO understand the role of DNA and RNA in transmitting genetic material.

Material's From Today:

Unit 3 Day 9 - Powerpoint - Nucleic Acids and Vitamins

Unit 3 Day 9 - Guided Notes - Nucleic Acids and Vitamins

There is no homework due next class.

HSA Biology - Enzymes - November 28, 29

Announcements:

All Unit 3 Quiz make-ups must be done after school THIS WEEK on Monday or Tuesday, starting at 2:30pm.  If you missed the quiz and are unable to stay after on Monday or Tuesday, please speak with Ms. Marieni asap. All missing quizzes will be entered in as zero on Friday of this week.

Today's homework: Enzymes worksheet includes reading and questions => Due next class!


Today' Objective:

Scientists will identify the structure and function of enzymes IN ORDER TO identify factors that affect enzymes and their properties.


Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 8 - Homework - Enzymes

Unit 3 Day 8 - Powerpoint - Enzymes

Unit 3 Day 8 - Guided Notes - Enzymes

Unit 3 Day 8 - Lab - Enzymes and Toothpickase

HSA Biology - Proteins - November 18, 21

Announcements:

There is no homework due next class. Make sure to pass in any homework assignments that were already due! Remember late homework is only accepted for 3 days after the due date!

The Unit 3 Quiz will be taken during this class. If you miss class, be sure to stay after school to make up the quiz!


Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe the unique structure and function of proteins IN ORDER TO explain the importance of proteins in everyday life.


Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 6 - Guided Notes - Proteins

Unit 3 Day 6 - Powerpoint - Proteins

AP Biology - Enzymes and Cellular Respiration - November 10, 15, 17

Objective From These Days:

Students will understand each of the pathways and processes in cellular respiration IN ORDER to explain how glucose is broken down for energy.

Materials From These Days:

November 10th:
Unit 2 Day 9 - Powerpoint - Intro to Cellular Respiration

Unit 2 Day 9 - Guided Notes - Intro to Cellular Respiration

November 15th:
Unit 2 Day 10 - Powerpoint - Cellular Respiration (Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain)

Unit 2 Day 10 - Guided Notes - Krebs Cycle

Unit 2 Day 10 - Guided Notes - Electron Transport Chain

November 17th:
Unit 2 Day 11 - Yeast Lab - Enzyme Catalysis of Cellular Respiration

HSA Biology - Lipids - November 16, 17

Announcements:

A Day: There is a quiz tomorrow (Friday 11/18) covering Lipids, Carbohydrates, Water, and pH!!


B Day: There is a quiz Monday (11/21) covering Lipids, Carbohydrates, Water, and pH!!

Homework due next class: Find two nutrition labels from two food items at home and analyze the food content using the worksheet below!

Today's Objective:

Students will identify the structure and function of lipids in all living things IN ORDER TO explain the importance of maintaining a constant balance of lipids in our everyday diet.

 
Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 5 - Powerpoint - Lipids

Unit 3 Day 5 - Guided Notes - Lipids

Unit 3 Day 5 - Homework - Lipids and Nutrition Labels

Unit 3 Day 5 - Classwork - Lipids

HSA Biology - Carbohydrates - November 14, 15

Announcements:

We will have a quiz covering atoms, water properties, pH, macromolecules, carbohydrates, and lipids on:
FRIDAY (11/18) for A DAY
MONDAY (11/21) for B DAY

After-school tutoring will be available EVERY DAY this week expect for Thursday due to a faculty meeting.

Homework for tonight:  Complete the worksheet and reading assignment on carbohydrates and the Atkins Diet

Today's Objective:

Scientists will identify the structure, function, and types of carbohydrates IN ORDER TO explain the importance of macromolecules in living systems.

Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 4 - Guided Notes - Carbs

Unit 3 Day 4 - Homework - Carbs

Unit 3 Day 4 - Powerpoint - Carbohydrates

HSA Biology - pH and Introduction to Macromolecules - November 9, 10

Announcements:

We will have a binder check today! Make sure to bring your binder with the 5 dividers to class.

There is homework tonight. Enjoy your weekend!

Today's Objective:

Scientists will explore acids, bases, pH, and macromolecules IN ORDER TO understand the chemistry of life.

Materials' From Today:

Unit 3 Day 3 - Notes - Macromolecules

Unit 3 Day 3 - Notes - pH

Unit 3 Day 3 - Powerpoint - pH and Macromolecules

AP Biology - Enymes - November 8

Today's Objective:

Scientists will explore catalysis and regulation of enzymes IN ORDER TO understand how chemical reactions work in living things.

Materials From Today:

Unit 2 Day 8 - Powerpoint - Enzymes

Unit 2 Day 8 - Classwork Reading - Enzymes

HSA Biology - Properties of Water - November 7, 8

Announcements:

We will have a binder check next class!! Make sure to have a binder with 5 dividers (Catalyst, Notes, Labs/Classwork, Homework, and Tests/Quizzes).

Today's Objective:

Scientists will investigate cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, density, and solutions IN ORDER TO understand the properties of water.

Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 2 - Notes and Homework - Water Properties

Unit 3 Day 2 - Powerpoint - Water Properties

HSA Biology - Atoms and Properties of Water - November 2, 4

Announcements:

The last day to make up all unit 2 tests was today after school!!

Homework for Tonight: 

Using your notes, textbook, and online resources, write a MINIMUM of 6-7 sentence paragraph about the importance of water that includes ALL the following:
(a) A brief explanation about WHY water is important for life, (b) A description of the atoms that make up water and how they are bonded, (c) The definition of polarity, (d) Why polarity of water gives it unique properties, (e) a description and example of TWO important properties of water (cohesion and adhesion)

Today's Objective:

Scientists will investigate the size and bonding properties of water in order to explain the unique structure of water.

Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 1 - Notes and Classwork - Atoms and Water (the homework description is included here!)

Unit 3 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Atoms and Water

AP Biology - Metabolism - October 2, 4

Today's Objective:

Scientist will understand the structure and function of enzymes in order to understand how reactions are catalyzed in cells.

Materials From Today:

Unit 2 Day 6 - Powerpoint - Osmosis Lab and Metabolism

Unit 2 Day 7 - Powerpoint - Metabolism, ATP, and Enzymes

HSA Biology - SWAG Status and Shout-Outs

Feel free to browse the overpopulation website that we discussed in class today and yesterday at the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15391515

The new class Shout-Outs and Scientist Who Achieves Greatness Awards go to:

Period 1A:

SWAG Status: Hector Irigollen

Hector joined our class late, but has shown continuous effort and determination to complete assignments and catch up with the work. He always turns in the homework and tries his best!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Terrell Williams

Terrell showed HUGE improvement of the course of first quarter! He always makes sure to turn in his homework and he scored a 92.5% on the first Ecology Quiz!

Excellent Participation Award:

Antonio Jones

Antonio tries his best every day and his effort is shown through his insightful comments and participation in class.

Period 2A:

SWAG Status: Alaunte Washington

Alaunte has excelled in biology throughout the entire first quarter.  He scored a perfect score on his first Ecology Quiz! Alaunte always comes to class prepared with his homework complete, and he in continuously attentive and ready to participate.

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Deondre Johnson

Deondre has showed amazing improvement over the course of the first quarter! He scored the highest score – an unbelievable 98% - on the Unit 2 Test!! Keep up the great work!

Excellent Participation Award:

Fatima Ahmed

Fatima always comes to class ready to learn and participate. She is always attentive and has insightful comments to share.

Period 4A:

SWAG Status: Joshua Simmons

Joshua had the highest quarter grade in this class! He is always attentive and ready to learn in class, and he comes to class prepared with his homework complete. Congratulations, Joshua, and keep up the great work!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Ronay Gaddy

Ronay is an active participant in class and puts in the effort and hard work necessary for success. She always completes her homework and is always attentive in class!

Excellent Participation Award:

Brandon and Tonia

Thank you for constantly participating in class discussion!

Period 1B:

SWAG Status: De’Shaun Walker

De’Shaun scored the highest score of all students on the HSA benchmark test, scoring a 95%!! He is always attentive and engaged in class and always passes in his homework. Keep up the great work!!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Brianna Dunn

Brianna showed HUGE improvement throughout the first quarter. She turned in all of her homework and came after school for extra help.  This resulted in Brianna’s success this quarter!

Excellent Participation Award:

Taj Estep and D’Amonte White

Thank you for your insightful comments and constant participation!

Period 4B:

SWAG Status: Onyemachi Azubuko

Onyemachi showed HUGE improvement over the course of first quarter! He makes sure to hand in homework right away and stays attentive in class, often staying after school to ask questions or hand in work.  Onyemachi brought his grade up by 41 total points between progress reports and report card grades! Keep up the excellent work!!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Marquita Fendall

Marquita always strives to ask great questions and to fully understand all of the material that we study.  She always completes her homework and comes after school for extra help.  She has scores above 80% on all tests and quizzes!

Excellent Participation Award:

Clifton White, Naya Stephens, and Ashia Prasith

Thank you for constantly participating in class discussion!

HSA Biology - Wrapping Up Unit 2 - November 1, 2

Announcements:

New late work policy: All late homework will only be accepted (for a highest grade of 80%) for the first three classes after the work is due. After that, no late work will be accepted.

New make-up work timeline: All make-up work must be turned in by three class periods after the absence.  After that, make-up work will no longer be accepted.  All make-up work is placed in each student's folder in the classroom and all work is posted on this blog.

Class shout-outs will be posted tomorrow!

Today's Objective:

Scientists will track progress in unit 2, re-visit classroom culture, and explore the ecological crisis of human overpopulation IN ORDER TO understand the real-world applications of ecology.

Materials From Today:

Unit 2 Day 11 - Homework - Overpopulation Article and Questions

Unit 2 Day 11 - Powerpoint - Wrapping up Unit 2