Summer Vacation!

Congratulations to students on successfully completing AP Biology and HSA Biology this year!

Have a safe and enjoyable summer break!

HSA Biology - Final Exam Review - May 29, 30

Announcements:

The test portion of your final exam will be this THURSDAY (A Day) and FRIDAY (B Day)!

Final Exam:
The written portion of the final exam inclued 40 multiple choice questions and 4 short answer questions.  The written portion is worth 60% of the final exam grade.

The other 40% of the final exam grade will be next Monday/Tuesday.  This is a lab grade.

Materials From Today:

This review sheet is due the day of your written final exam! It is worth 50 points!
Final Exam Review Sheet

Review Powerpoint

HSA Biology - HSA Test Reminder

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:
HSA Online Practice


All online HSA practice logs and vocabulary definitions are due by tomorrow - Tuesday, May 22nd!

Tomorrow, Tuesday May 22nd, is the Biology HSA exam!!!

Make sure to get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and come prepared to focus! This is what we have worked toward all year!

HSA Biology - Unit 5 Review - May 17, 18

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 

Announcements:
 
The HSA is this coming Tuesday - on May 22nd!

Today is the last full review day before the HSA!!!!!

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper. All 60 words are DUE TODAY!

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic  “Inheritance of Traits”.  Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log. This is due NEXT CLASS!


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:
 
Scientists will review genetics in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:


Genetics Review Powerpoint


Genetics Review Notes - Key Points


Unit 5 Review HSA Questions


Check your answers to the classwork review packet here

HSA Biology - Unit 4 Review - May 15, 16

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 

Announcements:

The HSA is next Tuesday - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topics: “Biochemical Processes of Organisms” and “Structure and Function in Organisms” . Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review cells and cell processes in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

Cells Review Powerpoint

Cells Review Notes - Key Points

Unit 4 Review HSA Questions

Check your answers to the classwork review packet here

HSA Biology - Unit 3 Review - May 11, 14

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 


Announcements:

The HSA is in one week - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic  “Molecules and Cell Organization” . Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review macromolecules in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:


Macromolecules Review Powerpoint


Macromolecules Notes - Key Points


Note: The rest of the classwork was done online using the mobile laptop computers.

HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review - May 9, 10

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 
 
Announcements:

The HSA is in less than two weeks - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic "Inquiry and Lab Skills and Processes". Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.



**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review ecology and ecosystems in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

Powerpoint - Ecology Review

Unit 2 Review Packet - Classwork

Check your answers for the classwork here

AP Biology - Body Systems and Review

Here you will find the links to all of the powerpoints in our most recent unit on body systems and review for the AP exam.


The AP exam is on Monday, May 14th, starting at 7:45am!!

Materials:

Nervous System Powerpoint

Immune System Powerpoint

Digestive System Powerpoint

Circulatory System Powerpoint

Excretory System Powerpoint

Endocrine System Powerpoint

Reproductive System Powerpoint

Review Day 1 - Powerpoint

HSA Biology - Unit 1 Review - May 7, 8

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice


Announcements:

The HSA is in two weeks - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic "Inquiry and Lab Skills and Processes". Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review the scientific inquiry process in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

HOMEWORK:

Online HSA Practice Log

HSA Vocabulary Packet


Classwork:

Powerpoint - Scientific Method Review

Unit 1 Review Packet - Classwork

Check Your Answers for the Classwork Here

HSA Biology - Online Practice Link

Click on the following link for the HSA Biology practice in class:

Online HSA Practice

HSA Biology - Body Systems Day 2 - May 2, 3

Announcements:

All evolution test make-ups must be complete by Friday, May 3rd!


Homework:
1A and 2A: Complete the Body Systems Practice Questions
1B, 4B, and 4A: Complete the HSA Review Sheet

Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe the function of body systems and interpret charts and graphs related to body systems in order to explain how body systems maintain homeostasis.

Materials From Today:

Homework - 1A and 2A: Body Systems Practice

Homework - 1B, 4B, 4A: HSA Review Sheet

Powerpoint - 1A, 2A, 4B

Powerpoint - 4A and 1B

Notes - 1A, 2A, 4B

Notes - 1A and 2A

Classwork - Chart Analysis

HSA Biology - Body Systems Day 1 - April 30, May 1

Announcements:

The evolution test was given last Thursday and Friday in class.

All evolution test make-ups must be completed by this Friday after school (May 4). However, all incomplete tests will be entered as a zero on progress reports unless they are made up by this Wednesday (May 2) after school!

Homework:
Period 1A, 2A, and 4B: Finish the homeostasis reading and questions.

Period 4A and 1B: Finish the body systems and homeostasis practice sheet.


Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe the function of each body system in order to explain how they work together to help the body maintain homeostasis.

Materials From Today:

Unit 7 Day 1 - Body Systems Day 1 - Powerpoint

Unit 7 Day 1 - Guided Notes - Body Systems

Unit 7 Day 1 - Stations - Body Systems

Unit 7 Day 1 - Homework (1B and 4A) - Body Systems Practice

Unit 7 Day 1 - Homework (1A, 2A, 4B) - Homeostasis Reading

HSA Biology - Evolution Test Review - April 24, 25

Announcements:

The Evolution Test is scheduled for NEXT CLASS!! Make sure to study!

The test will cover:
-Protein Synthesis
-Evidence for Evolution
-Natural Selection
-Artificial Selection
-Classification

Homework: Finish the Review Sheet Part 2. This is worth 40 points and will not be accepted late!

Today's Objective:

Students will review protein synthesis and evolution in order to prepare for their test next class.

Materials From Today:

Unit 6 Day 5 - Notes - Artificial Selection

Unit 6 Day 5 - Review Sheet Part 2

Unit 6 Day 5 - Powerpoint - Evolution Review

HSA Biology - Classifying Organisms - April 20, 23

Announcements:

We will have an Evolution Test next week:
Thursday, April 26th for A Day
Friday, April 27th for B Day

We have 12 more class periods before the HSA Biology Exam! Let's get focused!


Homework:

• Finish up the Natural Selection Homework from last class if you need more time.
• Complete the Review Sheet Part 1 - worth 40 points. No late work will be accepted!!!

Today's Objective:

Scientists will determine how species are classified in order to group organisms by their characteristics.

Materials From Today:

Unit 6 Day 4 - Guided Notes - Classification

Unit 6 Day 4 - Homework - Evolution Test Review Sheet Part 1

Unit 6 Day 4 - Powerpoint - Classification

AP Biology - Nervous System - April 19

Announcements:

The Plant Exam was given last class.

For the rest of the year until the AP Test (on May 14th) we will spend:

• 1/2 of the period learning about a particular body system
• 1/2 of the period reviewing the key points in a particular unit to prepare for the AP test]

Homework: Complete both practice free response questions, spending only 22 minutes per free response question. These will be graded based on the AP scoring guideline.


Materials From Today:

Unit 6 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Nervous System

Unit 6 Day 1 - Notes - Nervous System and Unit 1 Review

Unit 6 Day 1 - Homework - Free Response Practice

HSA Biology - Natural Selection - April 16-19

Announcements:

Progress report grades close on April 20th for seniors! Make sure all your work is in!

Homework tonight: Finish the Natural Selection practice Sheet

Today's Objective:

Scientists will investigate natural selection in order to determine how species evolve.




Materials From Monday/Tuesday, April 16-17:

Unit 6 Day 2 - Natural Selection Introduction Packet

Materials From Wednesday/Thurday, April 18-19:

Unit 6 Day 3 - Guided Notes - Natural Selection

Unit 6 Day 3 - Homework - Natural Selection

Unit 6 Day 3 - Powerpoint - Natural Selection

HSA Biology - Evidence for Evolution - April 12, 13

Announcements:

Today starts the first day of the new unit on Evolution!

Homework: Finish the Evidence for Evolution Practice Sheet

Today's Objective:

Scientists will investigate DNA sequence similarities, fossil record, homologous structures, and embryology in order to explain the evidence for evolution.

Materials From Today:

Unit 6 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Evidence for Evolution

Unit 6 Day 1 - Guided Notes - Evidence for Evolution

Unit 6 Day 1 - Stations - Evidence for Evolution

Unit 6 Day 1 - Homework - Evidence for Evolution

AP Biology - Plant Hormones and Test Review - April 11, 13

Announcements:

The Unit 5 Plant Exam is on Tuesday April 17th! Make sure to spend time preparing and studying!


Homework: Plant Exam Review Sheet Part 2 and finish the flashcards/definitions that we started in class on Friday.

Materials From This Week:


Wednesday, April 11th:

Powerpoint - Plant Hormones

Notes - Plant Hormones

Review Sheet Part 1

Friday, April 13th:

Powerpoint - Plant Test Review

Plant Test Review - Flashcards

Review Sheet Part 2

HSA Biology - Protein Synthesis - April 10, 11

Announcements:

Today is the first Day of Quarter 4!

Spring break packets are due today! They are worth a 40-point test grade.

The Biology HSA is coming up quickly....it will be given on May 22nd!! It's crunch time!

HOMEWORK: Complete the protein synthesis practice sheet given out in class (and posted as a link below).


Today's Objective:

Scientists will investigate protein synthesis in order to explain how a gene is used to express a physical trait.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 19 - Powerpoint - Protein Synthesis

Unit 5 Day 19 - Homework - Protein Synthesis

Unit 5 Day 19 - Guided Notes - Protein Synthesis

HSA Biology Shout-Outs - April

1A Shout-Outs

SWAG Status: Antonio Jones

Antonio brought his grade up by 2 letter grades between 2nd and 3rdquarter! He is always in class, always does his homework, and makes sure to focus in class, which has helped him achieve success!!!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Ashley Moore and Tyeana Smith

Both Ashley and Tyeana joined our class late, but both of them have caught themselves up with the work right away. They are both always in class, always come prepared with homework, and always put forth their best effort in focus and participation!! Thanks for your hard work!

Excellent Participation Award:

April and Natarya

April and Natarya continue to offer insightful comments and help push our learning forward with their participation

2A Shout-Outs:

SWAG Status: Jaime Blair

Jaime’s work ethic is an example for all students to follow. She always tries her very best on all assignments. Jaime has improved her attendance rate dramatically, always turns in her homework, and always participates and focuses during class.  Her efforts result in her high grades!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Courtney Felder

Courtney has made HUGE improvement in this class, especially during the 3rd quarter! She always comes to class prepared with her homework and is always focused and urgent during class. Her hard work has paid off, since she has achieve her highest grade during 3rd quarter.

Excellent Participation Award:

Joi and Fatima

Keep up the great participation! Your questions and comments help everyone to understand the material in class.

 4A Shout-Outs:

SWAG Status: Moriah Henry

Moriah has made HUGE improvement over the course of 3rd quarter! She is always in class on time, always turns in homework, and makes sure to get all of her assignments done.  Her hard work is paying off, since she achieved her highest grade for Quarter 3!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Joshua and Javoina

Joshua and Javoina always are in class on time, always turn in all homework assignments, and are always extremely focused in class. They are both doing extremely well in the class! Keep up the great work!

Excellent Participation Award:

Tatiana Salazar, Brandon Miller, and Marcus Ford

Thank you for constantly participating in class discussion! 

1B Shout-Outs:

SWAG Status: Taj Estep

Taj had the highest grade in the class for quarter 3! Taj always comes to class prepared with his homework, always offers insightful comments in participation, and demonstrates focus during the lessons!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Dejuanique Taylor

Dejuanique made HUGE improvement during quarter 3. Her attendance and homework turn-in rate improved dramatically, and she always comes to class ready to focus and participate! Her efforts resulted in her achieving her best grade yet for 3rd quarter!

Great Participation: Darius and Brianna

While the WHOLE CLASS has amazing participation, Darius and Brianna stand out in their continuous efforts to improve the learning environment through great participation!

4B Shout-Outs: 

SWAG Status: Marquita Fendall

Marquita never misses homework assignments, always comes to class on time, and always participate and helps out in class discussions! She achieved the highest grade in the class for quarter 3!

Amazing Effort and Determination Award:

Zhane Davis

Zhane has been constantly improving since the beginning of the year. She always focuses on her assignments, participates in class, and leads by example. Keep up the good work!

Excellent Participation Award:

Michael Brown and Clifton White

Thank you for constantly participating in class discussion!

Spring Break Homework - HSA Biology and AP Biology

Here are the links to both the HSA Biology and the AP Biology Spring Break Homework assignments.  All assignments are due the first day of class after returning from break!

Good luck and have a safe and enjoyable spring break!

H.S.A. Biology Homework:

Complete the spring break packet. This will be graded and is worth a 40-point test grade. You may use your book and notes to help you.  Write in your answers on the Answer Sheet provided, which is the only sheet you will pass in.  You may skip any of the questions labeled "SKIP" on the answer sheet.

HSA Biology - Spring Break Packet

HSA Biology - Answer Sheet to Spring Break Packet



AP Biology Homework:

Complete the Kingdoms Book Reading and Questions using your textbook (worth 100 points). Also, complete the 50 multiple choice questions from the practice exam (75 points total - 50 points for completion, 25 points for accuracy).

AP Biology - Kingdoms Book Reading and Questions

AP Biology - Multiple Choice Practice Exam

AP Biology - Plant Structure and Growth - March 23

Students investigated the structure of plant roots, stems, and leaves. Students also determined the mechanism of growth in angiosperm plants.

Homework: Complete the Chapter 10 reading and guiding questions. Complete the multiple choice questions on plant structure and growth.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Plant Structure

Unit 5 Day 1 - Homework - Chapter 10 Reading Guide

Unit 5 Day 1 - Homework - Multiple Choice Practice

Unit 5 Day 1 - Notes - Plant Structure and Growth

AP Biology - Plant Evolution - March 19, 21

Announcements:

All evolution test make-ups must be complete by the end of this week!

In the past two lessons, students explored a new unit - Unit 5 - Plants.  Students examined plant evolution from nonvascular to vascular plants to seed plants.

Homework: Complete the Chapter 30 and Chapter 35 reading guides.

Materials From These Days:

Monday, March 19th:

Unit 5 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Plant Evolution

Unit 5 Day 1 - Homework - Chapter 30 Reading Questions

Unit 5 Day 1 - Notes - Plants Evolution

Unit 5 Day 1 - Classwork - Multiple Choice Practice


Wednesday, March 21st:

Unit 5 Day 2 - Powerpoint - Seed Plants

Unit 5 Day 2 - Notes - Seed Plants

Unit 5 Day 2 - Homework - Chapter 35 Reading Questions

Unit 5 Day 2 - Classwork - Multiple Choice Practice

HSA Biology - HSA Benchmark #3 Review Day 2 - March 20, 21

Announcements:

Due to the cancellation of after-school activities last week, the deadline for test make-ups is extended. All Genetics Mini-Test make-ups must be completed by this Thursday, March 22nd!

The HSA Benchmark Test #3 will be given on Thursday March 22nd for A Day and on Friday March 23rd for B Day. This will count as a test grade in this class!

Homework: Finish the FAST Review Part 2 - HSA Questions (worth 30 points; will not be accepted late)


Today's Objective:

Scientists will review cell transport, DNA/mutations, mitosis/meiosis, and body systems in order to prepare for success on the upcoming Biology FAST 3 (benchmark) exam.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 15 - Powerpoint - Review Day 2

Unit 5 Day 15 - Homework - Review Sheet Part 2

HSA Biology - HSA Benchmark #3 Review Day 1 - March 16, 19

Announcements:

Due to the cancellation of after-school activities this week, the deadline for test make-ups is extended. All Genetics Mini-Test make-ups must be completed by next Wednesday, March 21st!

The HSA Benchmark Test #3 will be given on Thursday March 22nd for A Day and on Friday March 23rd for B Day. This will count as a test grade in this class!

Homework: Finish the FAST Review - HSA Questions (worth 30 points; will not be accepted late)


Today's Objective:

Scientists will review scientific method, ecology, cells, and cell processes in order to prepare for success on the upcoming Biology FAST 3 (benchmark) exam.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 14 - Powerpoint - Review Day 1

Unit 5 Day 14 - Homework - FAST Review Questions

HSA Biology - DNA and Chromosome Mutations - March 14, 15

Announcements:

All Genetic Mini-Test Make-ups must be completed by this Friday!!

Homework: Finish the karyotype practice sheet, posted below

Today's Objective:

Students will distinguish between gene and chromosomal mutations in order to predict disease inheritance.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 13 - Powerpoint - Mutations

Unit 5 Day 13 - Homework - Karyotypes

Unit 5 Day 13 - Notes and Reading - Mutations

HSA Biology - Pedigrees Day 2 - March 12, 13

Announcements:

Students took the Mini-Test on Genetics last class. If you were absent and need to make up the test, all make-ups must be completed after school by this Friday!

Homework: complete the pedigree practice sheet posted below.


Today's Objective:

Scientists will make and interpret pedigrees in order to determine the presence of traits among generations in a family.


Materials From Today:


For all classes:

Unit 5 Day 12 - HOMEWORK - Pedigree Practice

Unit 5 Day 12 - Pedigree Lab Activity


For Period 1A and 4A:

Unit 5 Day 12 - Powerpoint - Pedigrees 2


For Period 1B, 4B, and 2A:

Unit 5 Day 12 - Powerpoint - Intro to Pedigrees

Unit 5 Day 12 - Notes - Pedigrees

HSA Biology - Genetics Review for Mini-Test - March 6, 7

Announcements:

Students will take a Mini-Test worth 50 points as an assessment grade this Thursday and Friday.  Make sure to study:
-Reproduction
-Meiosis, Mitosis, and Fertilization
-Punnett Squares/Genotype/Phenotype
-Sex-linked Traits

Homework: Complete the review sheet, worth 40 points! No late work will be accepted!

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review reproduction, meiosis, and punnett squares in order to prepare for the genetics mini-test.


Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 10 - Powerpoint - Review

Unit 5 Day 10 - Guided Notes - Review

Unit 5 Day 10 - Homework - Review Sheet

HSA Biology - Pedigrees - March 2, 5

Announcements:

We will have a Mini-Test this Thursday (A Day) and Friday (B Day).
The Mini-Test is worth 50 points and will cover:
-Reproduction
-Meiosis, Mitosis, and Fertilization
-Genotypes and Phenotypes
-Punnett Squares and Probabilities
-Sex-linked Traits

Today's Objective:

Students will interpret pedigrees in order to explain how traits are passed down from generation to generation.

Materials From Today:

From A Day (March 2, 2012):

Unit 5 Day 9 - Powerpoint - Pedigrees

Unit 5 Day 9 - Guided Notes - Pedigrees

Unit 5 Day 9 - Homework - Pedigrees

From B Day (March 5, 2012):

Unit 5 Day 9 - Pedigrees - B Day

Unit 5 Day 9 - Mini-Test Review Sheet 1 - B Day

AP Biology - Hardy-Weinberg and Speciation - March 1, 5

During these two lessons, students learned about the different ways that new species can evolve. Students also completed a "goldfish lab" to practice Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Both multiple choice homework assignments are posted below.

Materials:

Thursday, March 1st:

Powerpoint - Hardy Weinberg and Speciation

Notes - Speciation

Evolution Lab - Hardy-Weinberg Goldfish

Homework - Multiple Choice Practice - Hardy-Weinberg and Speciation

Monday, March 5th:

Free Response Practice - Hardy-Weinberg

Classwork - Evolution of a Species

Homework - Extra Multiple Choice Practice - Evolution

HSA Biology - Sex-linked Inheritance - February 29, March 1

Announcements:

All Genetics Quiz 1 Make-ups must be done by the end of this week!

Homework: Finish the Sex-linked practice that we began in class today.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will make and interpret sex-linked Punnett squares in order to predict inheritance of diseases on the X chromosome.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 8 - Powerpoint - Sex-linked

Unit 5 Day 8 - Guided Notes - Sex-linked

Unit 5 Day 8 - Homework - Sex-linked

HSA Biology - Review and HSA Punnett Square Practice - February 27, 28

Announcements:

All Genetics Quiz 1 make-ups must be completed by the end of this week!

Homework: Finish the H.S.A. Punnett Squares Practice sheet.

Today's Objective:

Students will make and interpret Punnett squares in order to predict gene inheritance.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 7 - Powerpoint

Unit 5 Day 7 - Notes: How to Answer HSA Punnett Square Questions

Unit 5 Day 7 - HOMEWORK - HSA Punnett Square Practice

Unit 5 Day 7 - Re-teach Notes - Reproduction and Meiosis

HSA Biology - Genetics Quiz 1 and Punnett Square Practice - February 23-24

Announcements:

Today we had a 20-point quiz covering reproduction, mitosis, and meiosis.

Today's Objective:

Students will make and interpret Punnett Squares in order to predict the probability of gene inheritance.


Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 6 - Powerpoint - Genetics Quiz and Punnet Squares

Unit 5 Day 6 - Classwork - Punnett Squares

Unit 5 Day 6 - Homework - Punnett Squares

HSA Biology - Introduction to Punnett Squares - February 21, 22

Announcements:

If you have not made up the Unit 4 Test, please see me ASAP!!!

All classes will have a QUIZ next class covering the following material:

• Asexual Reproduction
• Sexual Reproduction
• Mitosis
• Meiosis

Be sure to study your notes, vocabulary sheet, and homework to prepare for success on the quiz!

Homework: Finish the Quiz Review sheet posted below.

Today's Objective:

Students will make and interpret Punnett Squares in order to predict the probability of gene inheritance.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 5 - Powerpoint - Punnett Squares

Unit 5 Day 5 - Guided Notes - Punnett Squares

Unit 5 Day 5 - Quiz Review - Important Vocabulary

Unit 5 Day 5 - HOMEWORK - Genetics Quiz Review

AP Biology - Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium - February 17

Announcements:

All make-up Genetics tests must be completed by Friday, February 24!

Homework: 
1) Complete the guided reading questions from your book reading, pages 473-480 (Chapter 24)
2) Complete the Case Study - Darwin's Finches

Today's Objective:

Students will interpret the Hardy-Weinberg equation in order to predict allele trends in populations.

Materials From Today:

 Unit 4 Day 3 - Powerpoint - Hardy-Weinberg

Unit 4 Day 3 - Homework - Ch 24 Reading Questions

Unit 4 Day 3 - Homework - Case Study: Darwin's Finches

Unit 4 Day 3 - Notes - Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

HSA Biology - Genetics Day 2 - February 16, 17

Announcements:

If you did not take the Unit 4 Test, please see Ms. Marieni as soon as possible!

Homework varies by class period:
1A and 2A: No homework
4A: Complete both Genetics Practice (Day 1) and Genetics Practice Day 2
1B and 4b: Complete the Homework - Genetics Day 2

Today's Objective:

Students will differentiate between genotypes and phenotypes in order to determine physical traits based on individual alleles.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 4 - Powerpoint - Genetics Day 2

Unit 5 Day 4 - Homework - Genetics Day 2

(please see the previous day's powerpoint for 4A homework: Genetics Day 1)

Unit 5 Day 4 - Guided Notes - Genetics Day 2

AP Biology - Introduction to Evolution - February 13, 15

Announcements:

All Genetics Test make-ups must be completed as soon as possible!!

Homework:  Complete the multiple choice natural selection questions (with justifications) and the Peppered Moth natural selection simulation


Materials From These Days:

Unit 4 Day 2 - Powerpoint - Introduction to Evolution

Peppered Moth Simulation

Homework - Natural Selection Multiple Choice

Unit 4 Day 2 - Guided Notes - Evolution and Natural Selection

HSA Biology - Introduction to Genetics - February 14, 15

Announcements:

Unit 4 Test Make-ups are past due!  If you did not take the Unit 4 Test, please see Ms. Marieni as soon as possible.

Homework: Complete the Genotype and Phenotype Practice Worksheet, posted below.

Today's Objective:

Students will explain the relationship between genes, traits, and alleles in order to describe how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 3 - Homework - Genotype and Phenotype Practice

Unit 5 Day 3 - Powerpoint - Introduction to Genetics

Unit 5 Day 3 - Guided Notes - Introduction to Genetics

HSA Biology - Meiosis - January 9, 10

Announcements:

All Unit 4 Test make-ups must be completed by the end of this week!

Homework: Complete the Meiosis Practice HSA Questions


Today's Objective:

Students will compare the processes of mitosis and meiosis in order to explain how cells are produced through sexual and asexual reproduction.


Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 2 - Homework - Meiosis

Unit 5 Day 2 - Powerpoint - Meiosis

Unit 5 Day 2 - Guided Notes - Meiosis

Unit 5 Day 2 - Extra Notes - Steps of Meiosis

Unit 5 Day 2 - Classwork Practice - Meiosis

AP Biology - Genetics Test Review - January 6-8

In the past two lessons, students work to review for the upcoming Genetics Unit Test, which will be this Friday.

Homework: Both Review Sheet Part 1 and Review Sheet Part 2 are due this Friday. No late work will be accepted!

Materials From Monday, January 6:

Powerpoint - Dihybrid Crosses, Mitosis, and Meiosis Review

Dihybrid Crosses - Notes and Practice

Meiosis Review Notes

Homework - Genetics Test Review Sheet Part 1

Materials From Wednesday, January 8:

Powerpoint - Genetics Review For Unit 3 Test

Review Notes - Extra Key Points

Homework - Genetics Test Review Sheet Part 2

HSA Biology - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction - February 7, 8

Announcements:

All Unit 4 Test make-ups must be completed by the end of this week after school!

Homework: Complete the writing assignment (given out in class, and posted below) comparing and contrasting the two types of reproduction.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe different types of reproduction in order to compare asexual and sexual reproduction.

Materials From Today:

Unit 5 Day 1 - Powerpoint - Reproduction

Unit 5 Day 1 - Homework - Comparing Types of Reproduction

Unit 5 Day 1 - Guided Notes - Types of Reproduction

HSA Biology - Unit 4 Review - February 1, 2

Announcements:

The Unit 4 Exam is next class!

Homework: Finish your review sheet (part 2) to turn in for next class!

Today's Objective:

Scientist will review unit 4 material in order to prepare for the upcoming test on cellular processes.

Materials From Today:

Unit 4 Day 14 - Powerpoint - Unit 4 Review

Unit 4 Day 14 - Homework - Unit 4 Review

AP Biology - Chi Square Analysis - January 31

Announcements:

The Unit 3 (Genetics) Exam will be next Wednesday, 2/8/12

Homework: Complete the Free Response Question on the central dogma of biology and the two multiple choice questions attached.


Today's Objective:

Scientists will interpret chi square tables in order to assess whether or not to accept statistical data.


Materials From Today: 

Unit 3 Day 14 - Homework - FRQ

Unit 3 Day 14 - Notes - Chi Square Analysis 

AP Biology - Genetics and Biotechnology - January 18-27

In the week of lessons, students explored various biotechnology techniques by using virtual labs online. Students explored genetic cloning and transformations, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and fruit fly genetics crosses.

Materials From These Days:


January 20:

Unit 3 Day 11 - Powerpoint - Genetic Recombination

Unit 3 Day 11 - Notes - Cloning and Gel Electrophoresis

Unit 3 Day 11 - Virtual Lab - Genetic Recombination: Cloning and Gel Electrophoresis

January 25:

Unit 3 Day 12 - Virtual Lab - PCR and Fruit Fly Genetics

Unit 3 Day 12 - Notes - PCR

January 27:

See Fruit Fly Virtual Lab Above

Unit 3 Day 13 - Homework - Multiple Choice Practice

HSA Biology - Cancer and Mutations - January 30, 31

Announcements:

The Unit 4 Exam will be:
This Friday 2/3/12 (A Day)
Next Monday 2/6/12 (B Day)

Start studying now! 

Homework: Unit 4 Review Sheet - Due next class!


Today's Objective:

Scientists will identify cellular mutations in order to explain how cancer is related to the cell cycle.


Materials From Today:

Unit 4 Day 14 - HOMEWORK - Unit 4 Review Sheet

Unit 4 Day 14 - Guided Notes - Cancer and Mutations

Unit 4 Day 14 - Classwork Practice - Cancer and Mutations

Unit 4 Day 14 - Powerpoint - Cancer and Mutations

HSA Biology - DNA and DNA Replication - January 26, 27

Announcements:

HSA Benchmark scores are in! You will receive your score next class and we will discuss the scores at that time.

Homework: Finish the DNA Practice Sheet that you picked up in class. See an extra copy below.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will identify how DNA regulates the growth of cells IN ORDER TO predict how the cell cycle may result in mutations.


Materials From Today:

Unit 4 Day 13 - Powerpoint - DNA Replication

Unit 4 Day 13 - Homework - DNA Replication

Unit 4 Day 13 - Guided Notes - DNA Replication

Unit 4 Day 13 - Classwork DNA Models - DNA Replicaiton

HSA Biology - Mitosis - January 24, 25

Announcements:

All HSA Benchmark exam make-ups must be complete by January 25th!

Today is the first day of Quarter 3! Let's start out the new quarter strong!

HOMEWORK: Complete the Mitosis Practice worksheet that you received in class

Today's Objective:

Scientists will explain how DNA regulates the growth of cells in order to describe how and why cells make exact copies of themselves.

Materials From Today:

Unit 4 Day 12 - Powerpoint - Mitosis

Unit 4 Day 12 - Guided Notes - Mitosis

Unit 4 Day 12 - Homework - Mitosis

AP Biology - Biotechnology - January 18

Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe how biotechnology and genetic engineering occur in order to predict the ethical implications and moral dilemmas that might arise as a result of this biotechnology.

Materials From Today:

Unit 3 Day 10 - HOMEWORK - Biotech

Unit 3 Day 10 - Guided Notes - Biotech

Unit 3 Day 10 - Free Response Question - Biotech

Unit 3 Day 10 - Multiple Choice Practice - Biotechnology