WELCOME TO BIOLOGY!!
MONDAY (5/26/08):
NO SCHOOL in observance of Memorial Day.
If you would like a copy of the Muscular and Digestive System powerpoints... click the links!
Digestive System Powerpoint
Muscular System Powerpoint
I have a website link below that will connect you to the Massachusetts Department of Education. I encourage you to explore this site to view prior test questions, scoring rubrics, and open-response questions.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity lab report due May 30th.
2) Start preparing for MCAS Testing.
Period 3:
1) Work on Exercise Lab due May 30th.
2) Start preparing for MCAS Testing.
3) Final LJ entries due May 29th.
Period 5:
1) Work on Learning Journal entries 1-9. LJs due June 6th.
2) Work on Exercise lab report due May 30th.
3) Prepare for MCAS Testing.
TUESDAY (5/27/08):
Today we will begin our sequence of assignments in preparation (and anticipation) of the Biology MCAS Test! We will start with a series of questions that will assess your recall of material about cells, evolution, ecology, and genetics. Once you have answered the questions, we will go over the answers!
NOTE to Periods 3 and 5: Bring your LJs to class this week... They will prove very helpful as you study for this exam!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Prepare for MCAS Test.
2) Work on Lung Capacity lab due Friday.
Period 3:
1) Prepare for MCAS Test..
2) Complete Learning Journal entries 8 and 9 (on your own).
3) Work on Exercise lab report.
Period 5:
1) Prepare for MCAS Test.
2) Work on Learning Journal entries 1-9, due June 6th.
3) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
WEDNESDAY (5/28/08):
Today we will complete Part A of the 2006 Biology MCAS Test. Then, we will discuss the results. This will give you an opportunity to see how exam questions are phrased, and how the questions are structured. Good Luck!!! You will also have an opportunity to correct your own test so that you know what portions of our curriculum you need to review.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity Lab report due May 30th.
2) Prepare for MCAS Test.
Period 3:
1) Work on Learning Journal entries 8 and 9 due TOMORROW.
3) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
3) Prepare for MCAS Test.
Period 5:
1) Work on Exercise Lab due May 30th.
3) You should be completing LJ entries 1-9.
3) Prepare for MCAS Test.
THURSDAY (5/29/08):
Period 3: I will collect your LJs for the LAST time!!!! Hip, hip, hooray!!! Please make sure that you have them completed and submitted so that I can return them to you tomorrow. They will be very helpful as you study for your MCAS Test!!!
Today we will take Part B of the 2006 Biology MCAS Test and review the answers. I would like to spend the majority of class time today and tomorrow practicing open-response questions.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity lab report due TOMORROW.
2) Prepare for MCAS Test.
Period 3:
1) Prepare for MCAS Test.
2) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th, that's tomorrow!
Period 5:
1) Work on LJ entries 1-9.
2) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th, that's tomorrow!
FRIDAY (5/30/08):
After collecting your LAST lab report, get ready for more MCAS Practice today!!! We will practice many, many more open-response questions... See how your open-response answer would be scored!!!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 3:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 5:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
2) Work on LJ entries 1-9 due June 6th AFTER MCAS!!!
NEXT WEEK!
MONDAY (6/2/08):
Period 2: We will be taking the second session of the 2007 MCAS test today!!! Be ready!!!
Periods 3, 4, and 5:We will be playing a game using the CLICKERS!!! The questions are derived from previous MCAS Biology Tests, so your performance in the game may be helpful in determining what you need to practice tonight!!! ALL CLASSES... PLEASE: Get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast tomorrow! Good Luck!!!!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 3:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 5:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
2) LJs due Friday.
TUESDAY (6/3/08):
Period 2: We will be playing a game with the clickers today!!! Be ready fro some fun practice before your test!
Period 3 and 4: No Class to accommodate MCAS Testing...
Period 5: Introduction to the Frog Dissection today. See the requirements below:
Frog External Anatomy
Sketches of Frog
Frog Internal Anatomy
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 3:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
Period 5:
1) Study for MCAS Test.
2) LJs due Friday.
WEDNESDAY (6/4/08):
This is the second session of the Biology MCAS Exam... Only one more to go... You can do it!!!
Period 2: We will be performing the chicken wing dissection... Be ready to draw some sketches!
Period 3 and 4: No Class to accommodate MCAS Testing...
Period 5: Introduction to the Frog Dissection today.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) NONE.
Period 3:
1) NONE.
Period 5:
1) LJs due Friday.
THURSDAY (6/5/08):
Whew!!! That's over... Now all we have to do is wait patiently for the results!!!
Period 2: We will begin the requirements for the frog dissection today! See the requirement sheets above.
Period 3: No Class due to Early Release Day!
Periods 4 and 5: Plan on working on the Frog Dissection today... See homework below.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Frog Dissection requirements.
Period 3:
1) None.
Period 5:
1) LJs due tomorrow.
2) Work on Frog Dissection requirements due Monday.
FRIDAY (6/6/08):
Period 2: Continue with the Frog Dissection. Lab sheets and sketches are due Monday at the end of class!
Period 3: We will begin the Frog Dissection today... All requirements will be due at the end of the period on Monday!
Periods 4 and 5: We will work on the internal anatomy of the frog dissection today!!! Illustrations and questions due Monday!!
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Frog Dissection requirements.
Period 3:
1) Work on Frog Dissection requirements due Monday!
Period 5:
1) Work on Frog Dissection requirements.
LAST WEEK
MONDAY (5/19/08):
Today we will begin with a short review of the Respiratory System... Tracing the flow of air may be a POP Quiz instead of a Warm-up! Then, you and a partner will be exploring lung capacity by using a balloon and some rulers.
NOTE:Periods 2 and 4 will be writing up a formal report on this exercise... Periods 3 and 5 focus on the Exercise lab from last week!
If you would like a copy of the Respiratory System powerpoint... click the link!
Respiratory System Powerpoint
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity lab report due May 30th.
2) Read pp. 921-925.
Period 3:
1) Work on Exercise Lab due May 30th.
2) Read pp. 921-925.
Period 5:
1) Read pp. 921-925.
2) Work on Learning Journal entries 1-7. LJs due June 6th.
3) Work on Exercise lab report due May 30th.
TUESDAY (5/20/08):
Today we will explore the structure and function of the Skeletal System. I will upload the powerpoint AFTER the lesson so that you may take notes during the lecture. So, stay tuned for the link!!!
Skeletal System Powerpoint
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Read pp. 926-931.
2) Work on Lung Capacity lab.
Period 3:
1) Read pp. 926-931.
2) Complete Learning Journal entry #8.
3) Work on Exercise lab report.
Period 5:
1) Read pp. 926-931.
2) Work on Learning Journal entries 1-8, due June 6th.
3) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
WEDNESDAY (5/21/08):
We will investigate the Muscular System today! If time permits, we will explore the characteristics of skeletal muscle. I will upload the powerpoint after the lesson. Stay tuned for the link!
Muscular System
Period 2: You will be testing today... Students in Period 2 who are not testing will report to class and we will commence with MCAS preparations.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity Lab report due May 30th.
Period 3:
1) Work on Learning Journal entry #9.
3) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
Period 5:
1) Work on Exercise Lab due May 30th.
3) You should be working on LJ entries 1-9.
THURSDAY (5/22/08):
At last... we can start dissecting!!! We will explore the Musculoskeletal system through the dissection of a typical chicken wing! I will supply the chicken and the gloves! If you would like to donate to our class supply of gloves, any donation would be greatly appreciated!
Period 2: You will be testing today... Students in Period 2 who are not testing will report to class and we will continue with MCAS preparations.
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity lab report.
Period 3:
1) Complete LJ entries 8 and 9!
2) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
Period 5:
1) Work on LJ entries 1-9.
2) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
FRIDAY (5/23/08):
Let's talk about the digestive system today! Once again, I will upload the powerpoint after the lesson!
Digestive System
HOMEWORK:
Periods 2 & 4:
1) Work on Lung Capacity lab report due May 30th.
Period 3:
1) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
2) Work on LJ entries 8 and 9 due May 29th.
Period 5:
1) Work on Exercise Lab report due May 30th.
2) Work on LJ entries 1-9 due June 6th AFTER MCAS!!!
FYI...
Click here to see an example of a Concept Map that a student group constructed for Meiosis and Mendel, Chapter 11:
Meiosis Concept Map Example
The guidelines for writing a formal report can be accessed from the links below.
Select the version that applies to your course:
How To Write a Lab Report (College Preparatory Biology)
How To Write a Lab Report (Honors Biology)
If you would like a copy of the works cited page distributed in class, click on the link below:
Preparing a Works Cited Page
For those of you interested in reviewing old powerpoints for reviewing ideas and content... Just click the link below!
Lab Safety Powerpoint
I am attaching a link to the safety contract here in the event that you misplace your reference copy (you will need this for lab write-ups).
Lab Safety Contract
I am attaching a link to the course syllabus below, so simply click on the one that pertains to your class:
College Preparatory Biology Syllabus
Honors Biology Syllabus
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