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Agenda/Homework updated 5/18
5/21First Born
5/22 Senor Graduation Rehearsal; First Born
5/23 Senior Graduation Rehearsal; First born
5/24 Color vision testing; Blood Drive
http://mdgottfried.cwahi.net/Forms/AP/APColorBlindness.html
5/25 finish/discuss First Born
Homework:
If you did not do the color vision test in school you have to do it at
a convenient computer and submit your values by Friday 5/25 noon.
Due 5/29, 30 Based on “First Born” produce a plot treatment for a
sequel or a “re-imagining” or in the vernacular of Hollywood, a “re-boot” of
the series. This can be done in pairs or threes, but the ideas need to be
developed more fully the larger the group.
Your treatment must take into account the best biology known today.
Due 6/1 Analysis of the color blindness data (optional and depends on
whether we get any interesting data)
Agenda/Homework updated 5/10
5/14, 15 AP EXAM
5/16, 17 Decompression
5/18 Deconstruction
5/21-Where do we go from here; start First Born
5/22 Senor Graduation Rehearsal; First Born
5/23 Senior Graduation Rehearsal; First born
5/24 Color vision testing; Blood Drive
5/25 finish First Born
Homework:
If you did not do the color vision test in school you have to do it at
a convenient computer and submit your values by Friday 5/25 noon.
Due 5/29, 30 Based on “First Born” produce a plot treatment for a
sequel or a “re-imagining” or in the vernacular of Hollywood, a “re-boot” of
the series. This can be done in pairs or threes, but the ideas need to be
developed more fully the larger the group.
Your treatment must take into account the best biology known today.
Due 6/1 Analysis of the color blindness data (optional and depends on
whether we get any interesting data)
General AP EXAM Advice-
See the shared folder for additional specific advice
Bring blue/black pens as well as pencils. Make sure your pen doesn't bleed through paper (ball point is better than felt tip).
You can not eat during the exam, but you may be able to have a snack during the 10 minute break.
ALSO Bring lunch-your test won't finish until about noon, at which point the cafeteria is already closed.
Agenda updated 5/4
5/7 Review
5/8, 9 Review
5/10 Review
5/11 Review
AP Extra Saturday Sessions
Practice Tests;
Review etc
5/12 8:30-until they throw me out
Homework:
STUDY!!!!
All 11th graders should have
taken the SAT and ACT by the end of the 11th grade.
LAST CHANCES
SAT I and SAT II (Subject Tests)
Test Date: June 2
Regular Registration Deadline
is: May 8th
ACT
Test Date: June 9
Regular Registration Deadline
is: May 4th (this Friday)
Honors Biology-Agenda/Homework
Agenda/Homework updated 4/27
4/30 Embryology; Review
5/1, 2 AP-Test 100 MC; 1 FRQ
5/3 Review
5/4 Review
AP Extra Saturday Sessions
Practice Tests;
Review etc
5/5, 5/12 8:30-11:15
National Take Your Child to Work Day 4/26 interferes with FCAT testing
Therefore, ALL children must be in attendance on 4/26 – it will not be
an excused absence if you miss it.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will provide field trip forms and
excuse 5/3 as a Take Your Child to Work Day
Agenda/Homework updated 4/19
4/23 MC-Bubble; Review- Dealer’s Choice
4/24, 25 1999 Correlation Review
4/26 Review 2002 MC
4/27 Review 2002 MC
AP Extra Saturday Sessions
Practice Tests; Review etc
4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8:30-11:30
National Take Your Child to Work Day 4/26 interferes with FCAT testing
Therefore, ALL children must be in attendance on 4/26 – it will not be an excused absence if you miss it.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will provide field trip forms and excuse 5/3 as a Take Your Child to Work Day
Homework:
Due 4/23 MC Review packet
No more written homework until after the exam…
STUDY!!!!
FYI: On 5/1, 2 there will be an in class AP Exam which will count as a grade! MC & 1 FRQ in the 2 hour block
Transpiration Lab
Problem: What influences the rate of transpiration in mung bean seedlings?
DATA:
Summary Data
| Condition | g H2O / leaf/day |
| Dark | -0.15 |
| Extra Light | -0.27 |
| Extra Wind | -0.24 |
| Extra Humidity | -0.09 |
| Window | -0.43 |
| Desk "Control" | -0.21 |
| Average-> | -1.27 | 8.40 | -0.15 | -1.36 | 8.57 | -0.27 | -2.00 | 8.50 | -0.24 | -0.72 | 8.80 | -0.09 | -2.86 | 7.00 | -0.43 | -1.71 | 8.29 | -0.21 |
| Dark | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | Extra Light | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | Extra Wind | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | Extra Humidity | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | Window | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | Desk "Control" | number of leaves | change in mass/leaf | |
| -1.72 | 10 | -0.17 | -2.52 | 8 | -0.32 | -1.74 | 8 | -0.22 | -0.30 | 8 | -0.04 | -4.38 | 6 | -0.73 | -1.71 | 8 | -0.21 | |
| -1.35 | 10 | -0.14 | -2.27 | 8 | -0.28 | -2.01 | 10 | -0.20 | -0.36 | 8 | -0.04 | -3.57 | 10 | -0.36 | -1.64 | 8 | -0.21 | |
| -2.96 | 10 | -0.30 | -0.94 | 4 | -0.24 | -0.55 | 12 | -0.05 | -3.88 | 10 | -0.39 | -1.20 | 8 | -0.15 | ||||
| -2.36 | 8 | -0.30 | -2.31 | 8 | -0.29 | -0.27 | 8 | -0.03 | -2.74 | 8 | -0.34 | |||||||
| -1.25 | 6 | -0.21 | -1.79 | 8 | -0.22 | -1.94 | 10 | -0.19 | -2.13 | 8 | -0.27 | -1.86 | 4 | -0.47 | -1.76 | 8 | -0.22 | |
| -0.66 | 8 | -0.08 | -1.60 | 8 | -0.20 | -3.29 | 10 | -0.33 | -1.90 | 8 | -0.24 | -1.79 | 10 | -0.18 | ||||
| -1.35 | 8 | -0.17 | -2.75 | 10 | -0.28 | -1.89 | 10 | -0.19 | -1.00 | 2 | -0.50 | -1.88 | 10 | -0.19 | ||||
| -1.86 | 8 | -0.23 | -3.58 | 8 | -0.45 | -2.00 | 6 | -0.33 |
Agenda/Homework updated 4/12
4/17 P 1- Attendance only; Period 4 MC/study
4/18 P 4 – Test Review
4/19 P1 – Test Review
4/20 – kidney/nephron;
AP Extra Saturday Sessions
Practice Tests;
Review etc
4/21, 4/28, 5/5,
5/12 8:30-11:30
Homework:
Due 4/20 FRQ
The effects of pH and temperature were studied for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. The following results were obtained.
Due 4/20 Transpiration Lab
Due 4/23 MC Review packet
Agenda/Homework updated 4/5
4/9 Grade HW FRQ; Practical parts review
4/10, 11 Human Anatomy “parts”; nerves, muscles, neurons, etc
4/12 FRQ practice (& FCAT Dry run period 1?)
4/13 MC Review
Homework:
Due 4/9
The relationship of structure to function is one of the
major themes in biology. For three of the following structure/function pairs,
describe the structure and then explain how the function is related to the
structure.
(a) Enzyme structure/catalysis
(b) mRNA structure/protein synthesis
(c) Cell membrane structure/signal transduction
(d) Membrane protein structure/active transport or
facilitated diffusion
Due 4/13 Practical parts review – rewrite your answers so that they are
neat and in station order!
Due 4/20 FRQ
The effects of pH and temperature were studied for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. The following results were obtained.
a) How do (1) tempreature and (2) pH affect the activity
of this enzyme. In your answer, include a discussion of the relationship
between the structure and function of this enzyme, as well as a discussion of
how structure and function of enzymes are affected by tempreature and pH
b) Describe a controlled experiment that could have
produced the data shown for either temperature of pH. Be sure to state the
hypothesis that was tested here.
SR- college acceptance/aid to
Mrs. Rodriguez
Agenda/Homework updated 3/30
4/3, 4 set up for transpiration
lab; review plans; “cards”
4/5 FRQ practice
Homework:
Due 4/2 Take home MC review packets CH 19-20, 21
The relationship of structure to function is one of the
major themes in biology. For three of the following structure/function pairs,
describe the structure and then explain how the function is related to the structure.
(a) Enzyme structure/catalysis
(b) mRNA structure/protein synthesis
(c) Cell membrane structure/signal transduction
(d) Membrane protein structure/active transport or
facilitated diffusion
Agenda/Homework updated 3/7
| Biotechnology- You can use the books etc, you can work in groups, BUT on Thursday you NEED to be able to explain, discuss, describe the following: Sanger sequencing RFLP PCR (PCR Primers) Bacterial Transformation Sticky Ends BT Corn Fishberries DNA Chip Microarrays Gel electrophoresis Why we can’t just take human DNA (say the gene for insulin) and put it in bacteria? (Hint-what is cDNA?) DNA libraries Somatic cell nuclear cloning EXTRA (Can’t be found in books)- What are the latest technologies for sequencing DNA? We discussed the grading of this mostly in-class assignment. You will be responsible as a class for all the explanations, but, in a random fashion,. |
3/20, 21 Comparative Anatomy Table
3/22 Biotechnologies
3/23 Comparative Anatomy Stories
Homework:
Sunny Isles K8 3/27 5-7:30
- Run a “booth” for the “little” ones
Sign
up your commitment to serve (limited # of spots)
Stay
after school one afternoon before the SWAT (Science with a Twist) event to
learn how to do your “booth”
Due 3/23 Comparative Anatomy
Table & The Evolutionary Story of the Table (Write out the progression from
left to right for each “Function” rather than describing the anatomy of each
type of organism – Can be done in pairs BUT – you are each responsible for
knowing/understanding ALL of it. . (Linked Templates: Word Excel)
Agenda/Homework updated 3/2
3/5 DNA EXAM (CH 16, 17)
3/6, 7 (Honor roll breakfast 3/6): Viruses; DNA Technologies
3/8 Animal Form and Function (CH 40)
3/9 Comparative Anatomy Project Templates: Word Excel
Homework:
Sign
up your commitment to serve (limited # of spots)
Stay
after school one afternoon before the SWAT (Science with a Twist) event to
learn how to do your “booth”
Due 3/9: Science Fiction Story
on DNA technology (even if you go to the Honor Roll Breakfast) Write a short
(1-2 page) story looking at the future and how DNA technology (look it up) will
change that future within your lifetimes.
Imagination counts within the realm of possibility.
Due
3/23 Comparative Anatomy
Table & The Evolutionary Story of the Table (Write out the
progression from
left to right for each “Function” rather than describing the anatomy of
each
type of organism )– Can be done in pairs BUT – you are each responsible
for
knowing/understanding ALL of it. Templates (excel and doc) are in the
dropbox- if you need a different format email me. (Linked Templates: Word Excel)
Due 2/27 OnLine - Homework Fruit Fly Lab - Handout
2/27 Translation
2/28 FCAT Writes; FRQ-In class
2/29 (2, 4, 6) bacterial gene regulation
3/1 (1,3,5) gene regulation
3/2 Viruses
Homework:
Due 2/27 Fly Lab
Exam DNA 3/5
Dropbox-
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It's
that time of year again: as May rolls around, many high school students
around the country immerse themselves in fat test prep books and replenish
their coffee stock at home to survive the stressful AP testing season.
Earning a score of 3 or higher may exempt you from taking similar courses
from college, so you'll want to do the best you can on these advanced
examinations · Inform yourself about the exam(s) you are taking. Know the format,
directions, expectations, grading policies, and material that will be
covered. Don't be caught off-guard! · Start preparing early. The AP courses you are enrolled in are designed
to prepare you for the exam, so take the classwork and homework seriously.
Pay attention, take notes, review on your own time, and take the time to
memorize any needed material. Save yourself from the stress of cramming when
spring rolls around. · Take many practice exams, preferably under test-like conditions. There
are practice exam questions available online, such as on the College Board
website. · Buy AP test preparation books. Take a diagnostic test and review the
material you seem to have trouble with the most. Then take the practice tests
to see how you do. · If you feel it's necessary, find a tutor or enroll in prep classes. But
most of the time, your teachers in school should be able to address all of
your questions. · Be motivated. Beware of distractions such as YouTube or Facebook.
Remind yourself how much you want to do well--write out your goals and post
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Sunny Isles K8 3/27 5-7:30
- Run a “booth” for the “little” ones
Sign
up your commitment to serve (limited # of spots)
Stay
after school one afternoon before the SWAT (Science with a Twist) event to
learn how to do your “booth”
Agenda/Homework updated 2/17
2/21, 22 DNA Replication; DNA->RNA->Protein; gene regulation
2/23 gene regulation
2/24 gene regulation; viruses
Homework:
Due 2/27 Fly Lab
Sharkwater 3/22 5:30-7:45 –
Extra credit (not much, this is AP, but….some for attending, more for a review
of the movie)
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University of Miami - High School
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Please inform your students (who are entering their junior or senior year) of our Summer High School Scholars Research program,
funded by our Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) grant. The
HHMI High School Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for public
and private students with a passion for science to gain hands on
research experience. Students, in teams, do biomedical research for
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Posted: 02/13/2012 09:02:41 PM PST
The college
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the next few months, but this is the time for juniors to really begin
thinking about their futures beyond high school. While many parents have been
prepping for college since their children were toddlers, others have not yet
begun to think about the process. There are some key things that students and
families should bear in mind right now. The first is
testing. While the flurry of different tests that students take these days
can be overwhelming, it is crucial that they sit down and plan out their testing
calendar between now and the first semester of their senior year. Remember
that most colleges will accept tests taken as late as December. If you plan
to apply early to any colleges, the latest you can test typically is October.
When planning your schedule, give yourself ample time to study and retest if
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testing too far into the future. If you are planning to take Advanced
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now. You really only have about 12 weeks until test dates. And remember that
AP tests are only offered once a year, so there is no backup option. If you
have not yet taken the SAT or ACT, and you plan to apply to colleges that
will require either of these tests, think about which test date(s) will be
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If you and your family are planning to visit colleges, try to do so when
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a campus that you and they have not seen. Visiting will also give you a more
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college essays. If you are not planning to visit colleges, that is also OK.
Many colleges will host booths at college fairs and send representatives to
speak in your area or even at your school. Try to attend as many of those as
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admissions officers who will be reading your application next year. If you have not
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line item on your application tends to have little impact. And while college
may seem far away, it is important to start planning for it financially. Your
parents should start to consider how much they can afford to pay toward your
tuition. If you know that you will apply for financial aid, your family
should sit down with their accountant or tax advisor to find out if there are
any steps they should take now to ensure the best financial aid package down
the road. The next few
months are very busy for juniors. Many often feel overwhelmed, especially in
the spring when testing is at its height. But rest assured that you will get
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Planning will save you immense stress down the road and help you put your
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012
7 PM - 9 PM
In the West & Center Graham Center Ballroom
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
SW 107 Avenue and SW 8th Street
Agenda/Homework updated 2/10
2/14, 15 EXAM CH 12-15
2/16 DNA
2/17 DNA; gene-> protein
Homework:
Due 2/13 Chi Square (M&M lab)
Due 2/17 Meiosis – Sordaria Meiosis-Asci
crossing over
Due 2/27 Fly Lab
Sharkwater 3/22 5:30-7:45 – Extra
credit (not much, this is AP, but….some for attending, more for a review of the
movie)
Bernard Harris Scholarships-
Named for the first African American
to walk in space, ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships are
available to 2012 graduating high school seniors in school districts
represented by the Council of the Great City Schools.
Four (4) scholarships for two (2)
males and two (2) females of $5,000 each will be awarded to two (2)
African American and two (2) Hispanic students on behalf of the former NASA
astronaut, physician and businessman, Dr. Bernard Harris.
Application Deadline: April 2, 2012.
For application and guidelines
please visit www.cgcs.org.
For questions regarding the
scholarship, please contact Ms. Corina P. Mills, Curriculum Support Specialist,
Division of Student Services, at 305-995-7320.
Agenda/Homework updated 2/2
2/7, 8 Statistics & Probability; Chi Square
2/9 Mendel extensions
2/10 Genetics Problems
Homework:
Hold
off – For explanation – Probably Due 2/10
Meiosis – Sordaria Meiosis-Asci
crossing over
Due 2/13 Chi Square (M&M lab)
Due 2/14, 15 Start Studying NOW-
EXAM on Chapters 12 – 15
Agenda/Homework updated 1/27
1/31, 2/1 Claymation Meiosis
2/2 Mendel
2/3 No School
Homework:
Due 1/24, 25
Stop Action Mitosis
Due 2/6
Claymation Meiosis (spermatogenesis) 1 pair chromosomes-1 crossing over –
produce 4 cells
Due 1/30 5PM: Extra
Credit-OnLine “Labs” (small groups OK) (Strongly Encouraged! Each one is worth
1 grade-total more than a test-SINCE THEY ARE EXTRA CREDIT THEY WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED LATE)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips (Arizona –
Diagramatic)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips
(Photographic)
Meiosis- (Arizona-Diagramatic)
Hold
off – For explanation – Probably Due 2/10
Meiosis – Sordaria Meiosis-Asci
crossing over
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Register as a new
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Agenda/Homework updated 1/20
1/24, 25 Mitosis/Meiosis
1/26 Meiosis/Mendel
1/27 Mendel
Due 2/6
Claymation Meiosis (spermatogenesis) 1 pair chromosomes-1 crossing over –
produce 4 cells
Due 1/30 5PM: Extra
Credit-OnLine “Labs” (small groups OK) (Strongly Encouraged! Each one is worth
1 grade-total more than a test-SINCE THEY ARE EXTRA CREDIT THEY WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED LATE)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips (Arizona –
Diagramatic)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips (Photographic)
Meiosis- (Arizona-Diagramatic)
Due
2/2 – Extension on this part…
Meiosis – Sordaria Meiosis-Asci
crossing over
Listen Up – Judge!!! Thursday evening
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FROM THE CAP OFFICE The CAP Resource
Lab, 201 is open Monday-Friday to assist students. Please let
students know that they must come with a pass and/or during lunch time. ALL SENIORS
became eligible to file the FAFSA on January 1st! ALL SENIORS MUST FILE
THE FAFSA. All college/universities require the FAFSA!!! *Undocumented
students must file the "paper" FAFSA. Please refer
students to me, for assistance. FAFSA
tutorial: Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA! http://finaid.fiu.edu/FAFSA2011/index.html Please Share with JUNIORS (11th Graders) 1. SAT Registration Deadline for the March 2012 Test is February 10th! ALL JUNIORS SHOULD BE TAKING BOTH THE SAT and ACT. Remind students that if they have free/reduced lunch they qualify for the fee waivers (2 for each test). Juniors, Start
thinking about writing drafts for your college essays. If you are using
the "Common Application" (which is accepted by over 400 schools)
you may start now!!! Start
looking over the common application and take a look at all the schools that
accept it. The
Common Application has announced that the essay prompts will
remain the same for the 2012 - 2013 application: Please
write an essay of 250 –500 words on a topic of your choice or on one of the
options listed below, and attach it to your application before submission.
Please indicate your topic by checking the appropriate box. This personal
essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from
courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It will also
demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself.
NOTE: Your Common Application essay should be the same for all colleges. Do
not customize it in any way for individual colleges. 1.
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or
ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. 2.
Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and
its importance to you. 3.
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe
that influence. 4.
Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as
in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain
that influence. 5.
A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences
adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an
experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a
college community or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of
diversity to you. 6. Topic of your choice. FAFSA Application
Parent Night: February
15th 6:00 p.m. Media Center Anyone who needs
assistance with the FAFSA is invited! |
Agenda/Homework updated 1/14
Due 1/17, 18
Photosynthesis and the colors of light Lab
ANY LATE
WORK/MISSED EXAMS ETC for the 2nd marking period need to be
submitted/made-up by 1/18 to be counted
Due 1/23 Stop
Action Mitosis
Due 1/30 5PM: Extra
Credit-OnLine “Labs” (small groups OK) (Strongly Encouraged! Each one is worth
1 grade-total more than a test-SINCE THEY ARE EXTRA CREDIT THEY WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED LATE)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips (Arizona –
Diagramatic)
Mitosis-Onion Root Tips (Photographic)
Meiosis- (Arizona-Diagramatic)
Meiosis – Sordaria Meiosis-Asci
crossing over
Agenda/Homework updated 1/11
1/12, 13 Finish Photosynthesis; Review Energetics
1/17, 18 (Tues/Wed) BLOCK) Energetics
Exam; Genetics
1/19 Genetics
1/20 Genetics
The exam will be the last grade of the marking period.
Homework:
Due 1/17, 18
Genetics MC; Genetics Problems (MC will count in the 2nd marking
period)
Due 1/17, 18
Photosynthesis and the colors of light Lab
ANY LATE
WORK/MISSED EXAMS ETC for the 2nd marking period need to be
submitted/made-up by 1/18 to be counted
Plant
Mangroves for Community Service – See Lauren Ramos
Respiration-Photosynthesis Data
Agenda/Homework updated 1/3
1/3, 4 Genetics Problems
1/5, 6 (Thur/Fri BLOCK) Long-term Respiration/photosynthesis data
discussions; Photosynthesis
1/10, 11 Photosynthesis Lab / review energetics packet
1/12, 13 (Thur/Fri BLOCK) Energetics Exam; Genetics
Homework:
Due 1/17, 18
Genetics MC; Genetics Problems (MC will count in the 2nd marking
period)
Agenda/Homework updated 12/16
1/3, 4 Genetics Problems
1/5, 6 (Thur/Fri BLOCK) Long-term Respiration/photosynthesis data
discussions; Photosynthesis
1/9 Photosynthesis
1/10, 11 Photosynthesis Lab / review energetics packet
1/12 Energetics Exam
1/13 Genetics
Homework:
Due 1/13
Genetics MC; Genetics Problems
Contact over
break-I will not be able to access my email for most of break. At best I will
have sporadic access. Don’t plan on asking me for assistance or guidance during
winter break.
Agenda/Homework updated 12/9
12/12 Photosynthesis/Respiration
12/13, 14 Check
long term experimental data- DO NOT DISCONNECT/Photosynthesis/Respiration
12/16 Genetics Problems
1/3, 4 Genetics Problems
1/5, 6 (Thur/Fri BLOCK) Long-term respiration/photosynthesis data
discussions; Genetics
1/10 Energetics Exam (should be the week we get back, but I want to
give you time to study…)
Homework:
Due 1/9 Long
Term SPARK – Photosynthesis/Respiration (story time, graphs)
Due 1/10, 11
Genetics MC; Genetics Problems
Contact over
break-I will not be able to access my email for most of break. At best I will
have sporadic access. Don’t plan on asking me for assistance or guidance during
winter break.
Note-There will be homework over break. It will probably be a M/C packet on genetics & some genetics problems
Agenda/Homework updated 11/25
11/28 EXAM-Chapters 6 & 7
11/29, 30 Metabolism; Respiration; Yeast Lab (SPARK-II)
12/1 Finish up SPARK-II & metabolism
12/2 (senior picnic) Respiration review
Exam 11/28 Cells and Membranes (Chapters 6 & 7)
Reading:
Chapter 8, 9, 10
Videos as
noted
Due 12/5
SPARK-Respiration Lab
Due 12/9
MC-Energetics Review
Saturday 12/2
? The school will be open 9-11 work on buy back; review anything you want; let
me know ASAP (I have to let Ms. Tudor know)
Buy backs have
to be DONE by 12/14
If you want to
do the “burning nut lab” put your name on the list on the board, then get
together with everyone on the list and see if you can find a time suitable to
the majority, and me (it could be 12/2)-Let me know before I “take apart” the
lab set up.
Agenda/Homework updated 11/18
11/21 Membranes/Transport
11/22, 23 Membranes/Transport; MC-HW Review
T-DAY
Homework:
Exam 11/28 Cells and Membranes (Chapters 6 & 7)
Reading:
Chapter 6 & 7
Videos as
noted
If
you want to do the “buy” back for the chapter 2-5 test, this week lunch
or after school. If you are coming Tuesday after school let me know
ahead of time (I have a meeting, but you can work while I meeting…)
Agenda/Homework updated 11/10
11/14 Cells
11/15, 16 Cells; (onion-microscope;
leucoplast ?; SA:Vol ?)
11/17 Membranes
11/18 Transport
Homework:
Due 11/14 Enzyme Lab (big deal)
Due 11/15, 16 HW-Cells MC
Due 11/17 HW-Membranes MC
Exam 11/21 Cells and Membranes (Chapters 6 & 7)
Reading:
Chapter 6 & 7
Videos as
noted
If you need
community service Volunteer opportunities at Oleta. Students will help plant
mangroves and clear invasive species, such as Australian pine and Burma reed.
They can come Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Students need to complete a
registration form, they can request one from their counsellors at student
services. They bring the forms to the front gate along with photo
identification and parent's consent if they are under 18. Please inform the
students to bring the forms prior to volunteering so the park can process their
information.
Agenda/Homework updated 11/7
11/7 Chapter 2-5 EXAM
11/8, 9 Enzyme lab
Afterschool movie – Wednesday 11/9 and Thursday 11/10 (same movie)
“Life’s Story” starring Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Watson
A bit under 2 hours (if we start at 2:30 it will be over and you can be “out-a-here” by 4:30.)
11/10 Cell Lecture (Chapter 6)
11/11 NO SCHOOL
Homework:
Due 11/7 Pattern Matching (pairs/threes)
Due 11/7 DNA extraction
EXAM 11/7 on Biochem (Chapters 2-5)
Gates Scholarship Programs
http://gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
http://www.hsf.net/innerContent.aspx?id=72
Academy of Information Technology will be selling USB drives
– 4GB for $15
Hispanic Heritage Fund Scholarship.
Miami Dade College
North Campus
Science
Complex
11380
NW 27th Ave.
When: Saturday, November 5th
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (afternoon session is great for
students taking the SAT in the morning)
Agenda/Homework updated 10/27
Biochemistry Chapters: 2-5
Due 11/7 Pattern Matching (pairs/threes)
Due 11/7 DNA extraction
EXAM 11/7 on Biochem (Chapters 2-5)
Agenda/Homework updated 10/20
10/24 Biochemistry (backing up)
10/25, 26 Biochemistry (backing up)
10/27 (ER) Cell Drawing Quiz; Biochemistry -> Cells
10/28 No School
Homework:
Due 10/24 Ethology Lab design
(group)
Due 10/24 Animal and Plant Cell Drawing
10/24 is the last date work will be accepted for the 1st
marking period
The Animal/Plant cell drawings will be the last grades for the marking period
Biochemistry Chapters: 2-5
Cell Chapters: 6, 7
I will not be lecturing on 2-5, we will do activities to reinforce the reading and video lectures.
You need to watch the Flip Videos from Bozeman Biology (a bunch) & Khan Academy (1) before or after you read the chapters. (The new addition of Brightstorm may help too).
Juniors-ACT, SAT -TAKE ONE/BOTH BEFORE YOUR SENIOR YEAR
Agenda/Homework updated 10/13
10/17 CW – MC Ecology (can work in groups, but each student is responsible for their own work)
10/18, 19 Community Ecology; Ethology Lab-design;
10/20 Exam Human Evolution/Ecology EXAM (34.8, 50-54)
10/21 Cell & Cell Drawing
Homework:
Due 10/18, 19: Mark/Recapture Lab
Due 10/24 Ethology Lab design (group)
Due 10/24 Animal and Plant Cell Drawing
10/24 is the last date work will be accepted for the 1st marking period
The Animal/Plant cell drawings will be the last grades for the marking period
10/11 Ethology (CH 51)/Mark Recapture Lab (period 1)
10/14 Community Ecology (53)
Homework:
Due Monday 10/10 Plant Classification Activity
Due Monday 10/10 HHMI “Response”
There is a lot of reading this week, so I’ve cut back on the other HW.
DO THE READING! Utilize the YouTube Bozeman Biology videos if you need
help. If
you need help finding the appropriate videos, let me know
Due 10/18, 19: Mark/Recapture Lab
Exam 10/17: Human Evolution/Ecology EXAM (34.8, 50-54) ?
10/12 “Lolita” film – extra credit if you write a review (can also be a radio or video review) - and check in with me at the event
Agenda/Homework
updated 9/30
10/3 Phylogeny Matching
10/4, 5 Plant Taxonomy
(CH 29, 30) w/classification activity; flower activity (?)
10/6 HHMI Field Trip
10/7 Ecology (CH 50)
Homework:
Due Friday 10/3 EXAM –
Matching Phylogeny (with study guide-i.e. you can have 1 page (8.5x11)
1 side of notes for the test)
Due Monday
10/3: HHMI- Human Family Tree
Due Monday 10/10 Plant
Classification Activity
Due Monday 10/10 HHMI
“Response”
Agenda/Homework updated 9/23
9/26 Ring Assembly-Juniors period 1; seniors & P4-Study Hall
9/27, 28 HHMI Preview
929 – No School – Teacher Work Day
9/30 Man Who Planted Trees
Homework:
Due Friday 10/3 EXAM – Matching Phylogeny (with study guide-i.e. you can have 1 page (8.5x11) 1 side of notes for the test)
Due Monday 10/3: Human Family Tree
Agenda/Homework updated 9/16
9/19 Chapter 26 -
9/20, 21 Parade
9/22 Parade
9/23 – Library Data Entry or additional work…
Homework:
Due Monday 9/26 Parade (online data entry complete) - if you work in a group PUT ALL THE NAMES ON THE LINES!!!!
Due Monday 9/26 EXAM – Matching Phylogeny (with study guide-i.e. you can have 1 page (8.5x11) 1 side of notes for the test)
Fee Collection – Extended to 9/23 in class; after that – pay the treasurer
October-obligations get written
Reminder-PSAT
Agenda/Homework updated 9/9
9/12 Speciation
9/13, 14 Classification
9/15 Catch-up/Review
9/16 Exam Evolution -> Classification
Homework:
Due 9/12 Hardy Weinberg lab
Due 9/16 Classification Activity
Due 9/12: Read Chapter: 24
Due 9/13: Read Chapter: 25
The test will cover Chapter 1, 22, 23, 24, 25
Fee Collection – Extended to 9/23 in class; after that – pay the treasurer
October-obligations get written
Reminder-PSAT
Due to a prior commitment I will not be able to be at ATM for open house on Tuesday 9/13. I will be happy to make myself available from 5:30-6:00 for any parents that would like to meet me and discuss my program.
Agenda/Homework updated 8/26
9/6, 7 Changes in Gene frequency
9/8 Hardy Weinberg Lab
9/9 Hardy Weinberg Lab & Wrap up
Homework:
Due 9/8 BIG Lab – Fisherbeast Evolution-A pair of simulations
Due 9/11 Hardy Weinberg lab
Fee Collection – All this week and next (8/29-9/9) in class; after that – pay the treasurer
October-obligations get written
Agenda/Homework updated 8/26
8/29 Evolution – evidence/populations
8/30, 31 FisherBeast – 1
9/1 Evolution - populations
9/2 Fisherbeast -2
Homework:
Due 8/29: (Monday)-Diagnostic Test Analysis
Due 8/29 Summer Work-Your Inner Fish will be collected from the server Monday at 5 PM.
Due 9/1: Read Chapter 23
(Not
yet updated): In addition to the reading go to the “Flipped page” and
watch the suggested
Youtube videos.
Flipped Page
Due 9/8 BIG Lab – Fisherbeast Evolution-A pair of simulations
FYI-Seniors
QuestBridge (parents <$60K for a family of 4) www.questbridge.org College Match
SAT and ACT Prep Course Offered at ATM
SAT Prep: September 12,13,19,20,26,27
ACT Prep: October 3,4,10,11,17,18
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50.00 per course (25 students minimum) Payments: before school, during lunch and after school, room 201A – Ms. Rodriguez
Payment for these courses will only be collected from August 29th to Sept. 2nd
Who
should sign up for the prep course?
1. 12th graders
who are
retaking the SAT and ACT in October or are taking it for the first time
2. 11th and 10th
graders
who want to do well in the PSAT in October.
The
PSAT scores
for 11th
graders
determine the National Merit Scholarship and the National Hispanic
Merit
Scholarship
The
PSAT scores
for 10th
graders
will determine if the qualify for the AAA Academy next school
year .
Fee Collection
– All this week and next (8/29-9/9) in class; after that
– pay the treasurer; October-obligations get written
8/22 Logistics, Lab Safety;
8/23, 24 Text books; Diagnostic Pretest; start book reports; mug shots
8/25 Book Reports; start %
germination mini-lab
Resource CD
-Bring me 2 blank CDs and I’ll copy some important/useful stuff for
you- The
sooner you do it, the sooner you’ll have the resources
(You can also provide me with a USB flash drive with ~1GB free
space-have to
leave it with me overnight…)
Fees
There is a $15 fee for all advanced (honors & AP) science
students
This will be collected in September
If it is a hardship-let me know privately
Homework
You may be called on for your summer homework oral book report starting tomorrow – Tuesday.
Due 8/25: Welcome letter/safety contract
In addition to the reading go to the “Flipped page” and watch the
suggested
Youtube videos.
Due 8/29: Diagnostic
Test Analysis
You may need to copy the file for the analysis, it may not just open....
Due 8/29: Summer Work – Your Inner Fish- will be collected from the web server Monday at 5 PM
Readings/Video for next week will be assigned on Thursday or Friday based on what I learn (from you) about what you know and your work ethic….
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No passes for any reason (bathroom, water etc).
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Students in the hall will be brought into the nearest classroom.
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Students in bathroom facilities should report to the nearest secured
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If you are taking 2 science classes, you have to pay in each one
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If you do not pay, an obligation slip will be submitted, and in order
to graduate, leave the school etc, you will have to pay (clear your
obligations).