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AP BIOLOGY 2008-2009
MONDAY 9/8//08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
-Read/notes for chapter 3.
-Answer concept check questions 3.2
Today's Classwork:
~The Nitrogen cycle and other biogeochemical cycles
~Ethology: the study of animal behavior. Behavior definition: Behavior is what an organism does and how it does it. Behavior is influenced by genetics and environmental factors.
~Types of behaviors: Innate (Tinbergen and the male, 3 spined stickleback fish) and Imprinting (Lorenz and the gosling experiments - they think the man is their mother)
~Behavioral movements: kinesis, taxis, migration
~Behavioral signals and communications: chemical pheromones, auditory communication
~Learning types: habituation, spatial, associative learning (classical conditioning vs. operant conditioning)
For the Weekend and Monday when we have NO class:
~You MUST read any material in your Prep Books that we have not gone over. Use the Prep book you bought, it will zero in on the material better than the Campbell one at this point.
~Population growth and human impact (pp. 1095, 1100 in text) on the environment are two areas we are weak on, so be sure to look them over. Know the difference between the Ideal Exponential Growth Curve (dN/dt = rN) and the more Realistic Logistic Growth Curve (dN/dt = rN (K-N)/K. What do the variables represent?
~Set aside 1.5 hours when you will be absolutely undisturbed and take the multiple choice portion of a practice exam. Put yourself in the "test taking environment".
We will have time to fill in gaps and go over loose ends before the exam, but you will need to stay very focused and diligent for the next week.
THURSDAY 4/10/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
It's been a while since we've used quia, but we're back. So, here goes.
~Diagram and label a monocot(corn) and dicot(bean) seed diagram. Identify which structures will eventually become the roots, stems and leaves.
~KNow the layers of cells in the monocot and dicot roots and stems.
~Use the packet handed out today to help you trace a water molecule from the soil to a leaf cell.
LOOKING AHEAD
Due Monday:
Essay #33
Transpiration Lab #9
Amsco chapter 8
All Amsco chapters will be due after vacation.
TUESDAY 2/11/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Use the prep book to read pp. 139-141 and the chart on p. 142.
~Let's have a quiz on the yellow and green sheets focussing on the phylogeny and trends of the animal kingdom.
~Be sure to know an example organism from each phyla and arthropod class.
WEDNESDAY 2/2/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the Population Genetics Lab and problems. Hand in tomorrow.
~Finish reading the chapter.
~Own the 5+ criteria for: natural selection, descent with modification, hardy-wienberg equilibrium, causes of variation, selection processes. We will have a short quiz on these.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: I N O O L V U T E
TUESDAY 2/26/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the portion of the lab for Case 1.
~You should be finished reading the chapter by tomorrow.
~What are the different types of selection that you encountered in the reading?
Word Challenge:
Today's word: I N T O U M S A T
MONDAY 2/25/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Be able to recite from memory the 5 criteria of NS, the 6 criteria of Descent with Modification, the 5 Hardy-Weinberg criteria for stable allele frequency, and the 6 sources of variation.
~Which source of variation, of the 6 types, is most likely to adapt a population by accumulating favorable genotypes? Be ready to explain your choice.
~Define gene pool, genetic drift and it's two subcategories, gene flow.
~Think of an example of phenotypic polymorphism (p. 463)
~Answer the Self-Quiz ?s 1-6 on p. 471.
~You should be done reading the chapter by Wednesday.
PROBLEM: A certain population of ducks is dominant for webbed feet, but the recessive condition results in non-webbed feet. If 25% of the population have webbed feet, what can you determine about the allele frequencies?
LAB #8 Population Genetics and Evolution tomorrow.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: U M O O R I N V T O I L E C
TUESDAY 2/12/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the amino acid sequencing activity. Bring your data to class.
~What is cytochrome c? Why does this molecule support the idea of evolution? (Write this in your notebook)
~Read pp. 438- 441, sections 22.1. What would be the characteristics of the "ancestral cell" referred to on p. 438? Would this "ancestral cell" have contained cytochrome c? Why or why not?
Word Challenge:
Today's word: C L E A R S H R A W N D I
TUESDAY 2/05/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Go to phschool site, lab 6 exercise 6 II. Copy the Making a STandard Curve for HindIII DNA Fragments chart onto page 1 of your handout. Fill in the chart.
~Next: Draw the standard curve on p. 1 of your handout.
~Next: Do the practice problems 1 and 2. Copy the related charts with your answers on the back side of p. 1 of your handout.
~Next: Answer the lab quiz questions on the handout. Hand the packet in next class.
~Know about the different types of DNA manipulation that are possible by writing a phrase or two based on the ch. 20 handout.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: I C E E T N G N N E I E R N G I G E
MONDAY 2/04/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the questions A-I for the Genetic Engineering Lab. You will have 15 minutes to go over your answers with your partner in class and then be expected to hand in your answers.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: G C A I N T O U J N
FRIDAY 2/01/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the AP Essay for Monday.
~View the Molecular Biology Lab Part 1 on Bacterial Transformation on the phschool web site given below. Answer the related questions on the handout distributed in class.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: S N O R E T T I R I C M E E N Z Y
THURSDAY 1/31/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~ Read pp. 384-390 (first column) in your text. Be sure to read and understand the figures.
~Answer the following questions in your notebook:
What is a) the value of the functional group -CH3 b) a clone c) ampR? d) a sticky end
e) the molecule that mimics lactose f) a synonym for restriction enzyme and what do they
do
Word Challenge:
Today's word: S M E S L A D A A T P O M
WEDNESDAY 1/30/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer the essay below. This is due on Fridayor Monday.
AP BIOLOGY ESSAY – (thematic)
All organisms are the same, but different. This is the idea of the biological theme Unity and Diversity. Discuss how the essential macromolecule, protein, illustrates this theme. Apply this concept to two of the following choices:
a) prokaryotes and eukaryotes
b) animals and plants
c) homeotherms and poikilotherms
d) anaerobic and aerobic bacteria
~"Own" the various methods of bacterial reproduction. What is the result of these different methods?
~ Define genetic engineering and restriction enzyme.
~View the genetic engineering lab/activity on your CD or at the phschool web site listed in the link section below, if you have time.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: S A T M I T F N R N O O R A
TUESDAY 1/29/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer Interactive Questions 18.1, 18.3, 18.5 in the blue handout.
~Do the CD activities from 19.2 from the CD that goes with your text.
~What are some (name 3)of the differences between between prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression?
~What is the difference between a repressible enzyme and an inducible enzyme? HINT: p. 354-5.
Word Challenge:
Today's word: P R E A C H A G O B I T E Use yesterday's rules from this point forward.
MONDAY 1/28/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer Interactive Questions 18.6, 18.7, and the Matching (on last page) in the blue handout.
~Read pp. 353-6 in your text. How is the trp operon different from the lac operon? What does trp refer to? What does lac refer to? Are these operons in prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells? Does it matter?
Word Challenge: Place your answer on a 3X5 index card with the word on the front and the definition on the back. Place your name in the top left corner and the date in the top right corner. DO NOT share your answers with each other. I will collect the cards each day and we will tally the correct answers at the end of each week.
Today's word: S N A T S N O O P R S
THURSDAY 1/24/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Finish SQ ch. 17
~Complete the yellow packet
~Create a compare and contrast chart of prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic dna replication and protein synthesis - you will hand this in - be creative!
~If I ask you what a gene is, and I will, what will you be able to say without your notes?
~Read handout 18. Define virus, prion, operon, bacteria
There are only 57 days until Spring!
Word Challenge: Unscramble the letters to make a science related word, then define the term.
T I S R O V E R U R
TUESDAY 1/22/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
The first section of this chapter is about TRANSCRIPTION.
~Read sections 17.1 - 17.3 in text and in the pink handout. Answer the questions in the pink handout review packet up to interactive question 17.4.
~Review the animations of the link below.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter15/animations.html#
~Be comfortable with the vocabulary for these sections
~Be able to answer the concept check questions from 17.1, 17.2 of your text.
~Answer questions 1-7 in the handout packet
~Transcribe the DNA strand into mRNA on the pink single sheet handout.
THURSDAY 1/17/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
You should be finished reading chapter 16.
~Read and answer the interactive questions in the ch. 16 handout given out today in class.
~Answer Structure Your Knowledge #1 on the back of the handout.
~Let's have a quick quiz on replication and who did what tomorrow.
Friday 1/11/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read pp. 300-304
~List all the enzymes that are involved in DNA replication
~View the website below on dna replication, and also use the CD that goes with our book to view the animation of replication.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter14/animations.html#
**If this link does not work use the first link on this quia site below. You will find it there.
THURSDAY 1/10/08
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
In chapter 16 we enter the world of DNA.
~Read section 16.1 and make a two column list in your notebook. Column 1 should list all the scientists you encouter in the reading; if you can add the date that they were doing their work, it would be helpful. Column 2 should briefly describe what that scientist did.
All of the scientists helped to contribute to our current day understanding of DNA.
THURSDAY 12/20//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~In the Beyond Mendel Packet, Activity#3 answer questions 11, 12, 14, 15
BUSINESS
~ Ask Santa for an AP Biology Prep book!
WEDNESDAY 12/19//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
I hope you enjoyed the M&Ms!
~Complete the M&M Chi-Square Lab by answering #14 on the lab handout.
~Define and describe the use of Chi-Square.
~In the Beyond Mendel Packet, Activity#3 answer questions 1-4, 5a, 5b, 7-10.
~In your notebook, define and give an example of epistasis, pleiotropy, and polygenic inheritance. Can you think of an example of these genetics concepts that is not given in your text?
TUESDAY 12/11/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete the sordaria activity on crossing over.
~What are the characteristics an organism has to have to belong to the Fungi Kingdom?
uni or multi cellular? / pro- or eu-karyotic / sexual or asexual repro / heterotrophic or
autotrophic? / cell walls? yes or no / If yes, what are they made of?
~Read the article on Sexual Reproduction. List some of the advantages and disadvantages to sexual reproduction vs. asexual reproduction
~If a cell nucleus is 2n=32, how many combinations of gametes can be made?
~Refresh your memory of basic genetics by reading ch. 14.1 and 14.2. What are Mendel's three Principles? What were the 7 traits Mendel studied? Be comfortable with the vocabulary in those sections.
~Any questions from the reading?
TUESDAY 12/3/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Complete activity 12.1 handout
~Using Figure 9C.1 identify the stage of mitosis for all the slides. Write your answers directly on the sheet. Use the margins and use the first letters of each phase, e.g. #12 = A
Remember, Interphase is a phase to consider.
~The Analysis of Results handout - no work needed. It will be for class tomorrow.
BUSINESS
~We will finish chapter 12 on Wednesday discussing the loss of cell cycle regulation.
~Important misconceptions will be addressed.
~How should we assess this one little chapter?
FRIDAY 11/30/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Finish reading ch. 12 on cell division.
~Be sure you can draw from scratch the process and lable the structures and events that occur.
~Define cyclins and kinases
~Where are the cell regulating checkpoints in the cell cycle and what happens at each one?
~Do this on-line activity http://www.biology.arizona.edu/Cell_BIO/activities/cell_cycle/cell_cycle.html
~Try this website: http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1int.htm for some interactive views of mitosis if you have time
~You should be comforatble with the end of the chapter questions. Do EC and SI (a)(b) in your notebook.
MONDAY 11/26//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Finish reading chapter 10. Note the differences between C3, C4, and CAM plants in section 10.4
~Answer the SelfQuiz ?s on p. 199-200.
~Answer the EC and SI questions on p. 200.
~Find out what DPIP is. Which molecule in photosynthesis does DPIP most closely resemble?
BUSINESS
~We will have the chapters 9 and 10 test on Wednesday.
~Tuesday's class will be in the computer lab to do the photosynthesis labs on line.
~Look ahead if you have time http://http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
~Reviewing and answering the Evolution Connection and Scientific Inquiry Questions from ch. 9 on page 180 would be a good idea.
Parent Conferences are Tuesday.
We have a long period on Wed. this week, but the Tues. and Thurs. classes are a bit shorter.
FRIDAY 11/9/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read/notes 9.6
~Answer practice multiple choice questions 1-47 on the scantron. You may use your book and notes, but not each other.
Enjoy the long weekend!
THURSDAY 11/8/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read/notes 9.5
~Answer the CC ?s 1, 2 on p. 176
~ Be ready to tell me what a cytochrome is. How many cytochromes are in the mitochondrial ETC? (Look at Fig. 9.13) What do the roman numerals I - IV refer to in the same diagram?
~Facultative anaerobes can cause disease. How can it be said that animal muscle cells function as facultative anaerobes?
~How is glycolysis evidence of evolution?
TUESDAY 11/6//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer Cell Energetics packet ?s 1-24. You don't have class Wed. so spread out the assignment. You will need to work through section 9.4 on the ETC in order to answer all the questions.
~If you didn't check the site yesterday, be sure to do Monday's work.
MONDAY 11/5//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read/notes on section 9.3
~Finish labs. Define the 4 new terms.
~If you are brave enough, try to tackle the reading on pp. 170-1. How would you describe the following: chemiosmosis, proton pump, electrochemical gradient, cytochromes?
~Where is the intermembrane space in a mitochondrion?
BUSINESS
~We will discuss the ETC on Tuesday. No class on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday we will complete anaerobic respiration and the chapter. It's on to photosynthesis by next week.
WEDNESDAY 10/31//07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~On the Cellular Energetics Activity #2 packet handed out today answer #s 1e-g, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8.
~Run through the cell respiration lab on the Prentice Hall website
ttp://http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
BUSINESS
~We will be prepping for lab on Thursday and running the lab on Friday.
~Grades close Friday. I think you all have done a great job up to this point. Keep up the good work. You'll only get better as we go along.
TUESDAY 10/30/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
We haven't visited on quiz in a while. It's back to reality. Here we go.
~Read/notes on sections 9.1 and 9.2. Be sure to look at the key concepts on p. 160 before you read.
~What is the difference between a molecule being oxidized and an oxidizing agent; a molecule being reduced and a reducing agent? Remember LEO says GER. Can you comfortably answer concept check 9.2 on p. 165?
~If you have time you may want to look at the online cell respiration lab from the phschool link below. It will be tomorrow's assignment anyway.
FRIDAY 10/19/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read section 6.6. Concentrate on the characteristics of microfilaments, microtubules, intermediate filaments. Where do you find each of them? What is their major function? What is their molecular composition? What is dynein? If dynein could be denatured what might occur?
~Answer ?s 15-16 in the handout packet.
~Answer CC p. 118 in your notebook.
BUSINESS
~ We will finish chapter 6 on Monday and begin ch. 7. Our next test will include chapters 6 and 7 and will likely be on Friday, Oct. 26 or Monday Oct. 29.
~ Go to the football game. Go to the dance. Enjoy the weekend!
MONDAY 10/15/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~ Write the functions by each of the structures on the bacteria handout.
~ Read pp. 94-97. Answer concept check #1 on p. 97.
~ What is the size of an average prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell?
~ Using pp. 100-101 as your guide, draw a free hand diagram of the animal and plant cell on
the handout Cell Parts.
TUESDAY 10/2/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read/notes on section 5.5.
~Answer the Self-Quiz ?s on p. 91
BUSINESS
~Let's plan on a Friday test on chapters 5 and 8.
TUESDAY 10/2/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
Here's the scoop. No class until next Tuesday which is too much time to ignore for AP bio.
So,
~Your team MUST complete the titrations by tomorrow. I will be here by 6:30, so you
can arrive any time after that.
~You need only the data from Table 2.1 section d. All group members need to get the
data. Be sure you find each other to share the info.
~Complete the lab graph and the analysis questions #1-6 on the handout that has the
data table.
~TIP: Read the "Doing the Titration" section from the Design of the Experiment handout.
It will help to clarify what the results mean.
DO: Come by my room on Wednesday and pick up 2 items; the permission slips for
CityLab, due when you return Tuesday, and an AP Essay to be done and handed
in on Tuesday as well. These will be located by the door, on the table on the right
as you enter the room.
Reading the Introduction to the handout LAB TWO ENZYME
CATALYSIS may give you some helpful ideas to consider before you write the essay.
See you either tomorrow morning or next Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend. You all did a nice job today considering there was a lot of new equipment and procedures thrown at you in a short time. Thanks for your attention and effort.
MONDAY 9/24/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Finish Toothpickase Lab.
~Go to the website given below. Read and study AP Lab 2 on Enzyme Catalysis.
Pay particular attention to the substances that will be used in the lab. Know what
each substance's role is; catalase, hydrogen peroxide, sulfuric acid.
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
BUSINESS
~We only have class remaining on Tuesday of this week. I will have assignments
for you tomorrow that will allow us to finish chapter 5 and be ready to move on
after the looooonnnng weekend.
~We have enough parents to drive to CityLab - Mr. Vafiades, Mrs. Kane and Ms. DeGuilio
James, Conor and Nick, please, tell them thank you and I will get more information to
them shortly.
FRIDAY 9/27/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~ Read/notes on any NEW material on pp. 150-55.
~Be able to explain the "key ring" analogy on pp. 150-1
~What's the difference between a cofactor and a coenzyme? Give an example of each.
~What are the two additional factors that affect enzyme activity that were not
discussed in class? Be able to describe how each factor works.
~DO lab questions F-H and I 1,2,3 on loose leaf paper. F can be done directly on
the graph provided.
WEDNESDAY 9/26/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer the Activity packet questions. Do as much as you can before Friday's class.
BUSINESS
~Go to the site that follows and try to register to use your text and other materials.
You will need the following access code:
SSNAST-QISHM-VALLE-DRIED-ALLOT-LINES
http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/access/Pearson_Default/1663/1703422/login.html
~Did you ask your parents about driving to CityLab? They will be able to join
the session if they are interested.
TUESDAY 9/25/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read/notes on pp. 77-83
~Draw the general structural formula for an amino acid; label its parts
~What are the three groups of the 20 amino acids? What is the basis for putting certain
amino acids in one of the three groups? (p. 80)
~What are the functions, elements, monomer and polymers of proteins?
~How does an ester bond differ from a peptide bond?
~In no more than two sentences, briefly describe what makes the four levels of protein
structure different from one another.
~Can you provide a driver to CityLab on Oct. 17? Check with your parents. Let me
know ASAP. I think they will be able to join us for the session if they choose. I need
to confirm that with CityLab first, however.
MONDAY 9/24/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~List the characteristics of the 4 major polysaccharides; starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin
~Read/notes on lipids, pp. 74-77
~Answer the concept check p. 77 #'s 1-3
THURSDAY 9/20/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Finish Lab 1C
~Read section 5.1 and answer the concept check 1-3 in your notebook.
~For section 5.2, read and take notes on anything that is new to you.
~Be able to identify the characteristics of carbohydrates: a) elements b) monomers
c) general chemical and structural formula for glucose d) polymers
~what is a glycosidic linkage? what is the difference between an alpha and a beta
glucose molecule? what is the significance of this difference?
~what are the differences between structural polysaccharides and functional(storage)
polysaccharides. Know examples of each.
~Answer concept check 5.2 #s 1,2
BUSINESS
~No class Friday. Enjoy the weekend.
~Be ready to make models of an alpha and a beta glucose when you come to class
~I will collect labs on Monday.
WEDNESDAY 9/19/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Study for chs. 1-4 exam
~Use the CD for practice
MONDAY 9/17/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read, highlight and "own" the background information in lab 1C
~Finish reading chapter 4
~Answer SQ ? 1-10 in notebook
~Draw the molecules given in class in your notebook
~Study functional group names and characteristics
FRIDAY 9/14/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~complete Lab 1B question #10 and Analysis and Results Questions 1-5.
~What is an asymmetric carbon?
~What is the difference between L-dopa and D-dopa? (p. 63)
BUSINESS
~We will finish chapter 4 next week and have a test on chapters 1-4 by Thursday.
~ Tuesday is long period and we will do Lab 1C
TUESDAY 9/11/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Create three sections in your notebook where you list the characteristics of
glucose, sucrose and starch.
~Read sections 4.1 and 4.2 and list the characteristics of carbon.
~Read the introductions for Lab 1A and 1B. "OWN" the info in those intros
~If you were unsure of self quiz ?s #s 9, 10 before today's lecture, try them again.
Challenge - What is iodine an indicator solution for? What color does it turn?
BUSINESS
~No class Wed. We have first period on Thursday.
~Be ready to make 500mL of your assigned molar solution of sucrose when you come
to class
MONDAY 9/10/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Read and notes on section 3.3., pp.53-6.
~What is: a hydroxide ion, a hydronium ion, a hydrogen ion, an acid, a base, pH, the
dissociation of water equation, a buffer (give an example)? Write the answers in your
notebook.
~How many H+ or OH- can be found in a liter of water?
~Read the chapter summary.
~Answer the self quiz questions. Be ready with any questions you may have at the
start of class.
BUSINESS
~We will make varying molar solutions in class tomorrow
~We don't have class on Wednesday, but will begin AP Lab#1 on Thursday
~You will get lab handouts tomorrow.
TUESDAY 9/6/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Answer ?'s 1-5 on p. 39 in your notebook
~Carefully read pp. 39-44 - taking notes on the reading may help
~Read p. 45 chapter summary
~Answer the self quiz questions 1-10 in your notebook.
BUSINESS
~We will do the AP LAB 1 at the start of next week. It is on Diffusion and Osmosis.
~For your planning purposes, we will likely have the first test by Friday of next week or
the following Monday.
WELCOME ABOARD! LET'S GET STARTED.
WEDNESDAY 9/5/07
ACTIVE READING/WRITING
~Scan through chapter one. Read every caption up to page 23.
~Jot in your notebook 5 facts that you learned from reading the captions.
~Carefully read the experiment on pp. 19-24. What was the hypothesis, the variables
the conclusions?
BUSINESS
~Cover your book with a tough cover.
~Try out the CD from the back of the book.
BIOLOGY AP EXAM - MONDAY, MAY 14 8:00 AM
Arrive in the library @ 7:30am sharp. Bring a few different types of writing implements.
ECOLOGY, LOOSE ENDS AND REVIEW are the plans for the week.
WEEK: May 7-11
Monday: No class, day 7. You must dedicate 1hour to the material that would be
most helpful to you at this time - Be prepared to tell me what you did next
class.
Tuesday: Early release day, shortened class 10:33 - 11:06. DINNER AND REVIEW 6-?
Wed: Review/essay practice
Thurs: Review
Friday: Quiet study - have specific materials that you will use for study. PROM!!!!
(See you there)
PLANT STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION is the current unit.
Energy Transfer - Form Follows Function - Regulation and Homeostasis - Continuity and Change - Evolution are all themes that are incorporated and evidenced in this unit.
WEEK: April 30-May 4
Monday: Alternation of Generations lecture
HMWK:
Tuesday: Plant Reproduction
Wed: Primary Productivity concepts/Outdoor plant identification
Thurs: Primary Productivity and Dissolved Oxygen Lab 12
Friday: Dissolved Oxygen Lab #12 in computer lab
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
-complete the handouts in class
-if time permits go through the Animal Behavior lab. Finish going through the lab
for homework and answer the multiple choice lab questions at the end.
NOTES: Do one of the practice AP tests from your prep book over the weekend.
Simulate the testing environment and allot 90 minutes for the multiple choice
section. Score the test using their scoring method. Bring results to next class.
We only have 8 class periods before the exam. You MUST tackle any topics we
have not covered by reading your prep book. Animal behavior and refreshing the
ecology concepts would be a good idea.
We need to make dinner plans for next Tuesday.
Next week's plans are above.
WEEK: April 23-27
Monday: Finish body systems. Partner work.
Organize and finish all questions and handouts.
Tuesday: Finish body systems. Introduce Transpiration Lab 9
Hand in all body system work.
Hand back all ch 4-10 review packets except ch. 8 on plants
Wed: No class
Thurs: Lab 9 set up. Plant massing and set up.
Draw and label the parts of a monocot and dicot root, and a monocot and dicot
stem
'OWN' lab handout
Friday: Data collection in class - 10 minutes with teams
Plant transport notes
Microscope Identification of monocots and dicots
HOMEWORK: Hand all of the following in by next class.
Calculate % changes in mass for each plant
Fill in data table
Lab pp. 104-5 for homework
Text reading 712-6. Answer text questions p. 718 PT, 9-11; p. 719 RQ, 9; p. 738
PT, 6, 12; RQ 3, 10
Essay: Trace the flow of water from the soil through a plant and back into the
atmosphere
ORGANISMAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION is the current unit.
Energy Transfer - Form Follows Function - Regulation and Homeostasis - Continuity and Change - Evolution are all themes that are incorporated and evidenced in this unit.
WEEK: April 9-13
Monday: Structure and function of the digestive system. Answer the Learning Objectives 3-7 for Ch. 45, p. 976. Complete the handouts and practice test given in class.
Tuesday: Plant seeds that have been germinating. Color, read and own the plates on the respiratory system. Using the plates, lecture notes and chapter 44, answer the learning objectives 1-7 on p. 958. This is also course registration day, therefore a shortened class.
Wednesday: Respiratory system lecture. Structure and function of the Nervous System. Color the plates. Own the parts of the neuron. Focus on pp. 830-6 about how neurons transmit impulses. What is an action potential? What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump. Lecture notes.
Thursday: Nervous system lecture. Answer learning objectives 2,4,5,6 on p. 828.
Friday: TBA
FRIDAY Mar 30, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
1. Complete AP Lab 10 simulation in class at the site below. Follow instructions in your handout.
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/index.html
2. Using the paper handout for Lab 10, use the sample data given out in class for Table 10.8 to create the graph and answer the questions on pp. 123-4.
3. Is it possible to calculate a Q10 value from table 10.8 or it's graph? If no, why not? If yes, then calculate it.
4. Read and color plate 103 of the Comparative Anatomy Handout. Be mindful of the evolving pattern of complexity. How do the structures assist the functions? Practice writing the appropriate phyla by each organism.
5. At what phyla is a heart evident? How do organisms without a heart circulate nutrients and gases?
WEDNESDAY Feb 28, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
~Embryology Handout - cut and paste
~Read pp. 374-9
THURSDAY Feb 15, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
1. Read ch. 20 pp. 425-433 on the Origins of Life.
2. Answer objectives #'s 1-6
3. Given the following words, which three describe the characteristics of the first organism?
prokaryote vs. eukaryote
anaerobic vs. aerobic
heterotroph vs. autotroph
4. What does the Endosymbiont Hypothesis assert?
5. What did the Miller-Urey experiment conclude that supported the idea of evolution?
BUSINESS
~ The above work is due the day we return from vacation.
~ We will begin the unit on evolution and do multiple mini-labs and
AP lab 8 on population genetics within the first week or so upon our return.
~ ENJOY THE BREAK! GET HEALTHY! If you have not yet purchased an AP prep book you would be wise to do so.
FRIDAY Feb 9, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
1. Study the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes.
2. Own the following vocab: transformation, conjugation, transduction, transposons
BUSINESS:
~The test on Protein Synthesis through Genetic Engineering will be in two parts.
~ Monday will be the multiple choice section and Tuesday will be the essay section. Each session will be no more than 25 minutes. This is designed to simulate the timing you will experience when taking your AP exam in May.
~ The test will cover chapters 12, 13, and 14. ~All handout material may be included on the exam. ~The lab exercises found at: http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab6/intro.html may be included on the exam.
TUESDAY - THURSDAY Feb 6-8
Active Reading/Writing
1. Perform lab work in class throughout the week.
2. Own the process of genetic engineering using restriction enzymes and plasmids
MONDAY Feb 5, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
1. Identify and describe the following genetic engineering processes in your notebook;
PCR, Gel electrophoresis, RFLP. You will find the info on pp. 312 - 4. You must read
the captions of the pictures that go with each of these processes.
2. Study the two lab exercises that are described on the Prentice Hall Lab 6 website http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab6/intro.html You should probably take notes. Pay particular attention to how gel electrophoresis works.
3. It would be wise to begin studying for Friday's test.
The week in PREVIEW
~no class tomorrow
~we will finish the restriction enzyme/genetic engineering lab on Wednesday (possibly a bit of time on Thurs.)
~Whatever time is remaining on Thursday will be dedicated to review.
~Plan for a TEST on Friday. It will cover chs. 11 - 14. It will include the two text handouts.
FRIDAY Feb 2, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
Look at the sites listed below. They will give you an understanding of how genes are engineered from one organism into another.
~ Read handout 13.1 on genetic engineering. Answer the objectives in the right hand column in your notebook.
~Read pp. 304-8 in your text AFTER reading 13.1. OWN the vocabulary so we can begin the genetic engineering lab.
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/molecularbiology/plasmidcloning_fla.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter18/animations.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter16/animations.html#
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab6/intro.html
THURSDAY February 1, 2007
Active Reading/Writing
~Add Review Question #2 to your lac operon lab, then hand your labs in by the end of class today.
~Create a full page, 2 column chart with headings Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. Read the article on p. 295 of your text and list the facts and differences about gene regulation in the two types of organisms.
~ Read handout 13.1 on genetic engineering. Answer the objectives in the right hand column in your notebook.
~Read pp. 304-8 in your text AFTER reading 13.1. OWN the vocabulary so we can begin the genetic engineering lab.
JANUARY 22-26
MONDAY
Active Reading/Writing
~ list the order in which enzymes are needed to allow for DNA replication
~Answer the Post Test ?s 1-10 on p. 264
~Answer the Review ?s 7-8 on p. 265
~ watch the animations on the following site http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter14/animations.html#
TUESDAY
Active Reading/Writing
~Read pp. 266-271/notes
~Use your own words to describe what a gene is.
~Use your own words to describe what gene expression is.
~Let's have a quest on the DNA replication chapter.
WEDNESDAY
Active Reading/Writing
~Read pp. 266-271/notes
~Use your own words to describe what a gene is.
~Use your own words to describe what gene expression is.
~create a 2 column chart to compare/contrast DNA and RNA
THURSDAY
Active Reading/Writing
FRIDAY
Active Reading/Writing
JANUARY 15-19
MONDAY
Active Reading/Writing
TUESDAY
Active Reading/Writing
WEDNESDAY
Active Reading/Writing
THURSDAY
Active Reading/Writing
~ Draw a three base pair segment of DNA. Label the phosphodiester bonds and the the hydrogen bonds.
~What is the significance of 0.34nm and 3.4nm?
~List the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA.
~List all the enzymes that are necessary for DNA replication to occur in a eukaryotic cell.
~State the function of each enzyme.
FRIDAY
Active Reading/Writing
~List all the enzymes that are necessary for DNA replication to occur in a eukaryotic cell.
~State the function of each enzyme.
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