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Homework/Handouts

Fall Semester 2015

January 2016
​
Week 2 (Biology 1)
Mon 1/11
HW: Work on science fair project (bring in all supplies!)
Agenda:
Dihybrid crosses notes
Dihybrid crosses worksheet
Sickle Cell Anemia reading
Genetics Quiz
Resources:
Dihybrid Crosses ppt

Week 1 (Biology 1)
Mon 1/4
NO SCHOOL- end of BPS vacation
​
Tues 1/5
HW: Finish Spongebob worksheet and work on science fair!
Agenda:
Pass back old work
Discuss science fair
Mendelian Genetics notes
Dominant vs. recessive video
Punnett Square Practice (Spongebob Genetics 1)
Resources:
Intro to Mendelian Genetics ppt
Spongebob Genetics 1


Wed 1/6
HW: Finish first page of classwork (Block 1)
Complete Challenge Problems (Block 3)
Agenda:
Incomplete Dominance/Co-dominance
-Self Teach/Student Teach
-Notes
Practice Worksheet (front page)
Resources:
Mendelian Genetics pt 2

Thurs 1/7
HW: Sex-linked practice
Agenda:
Blood type notes
Blood type practice (back page)
Sex linked notes/practice
Resources:
Mendelian Genetics pt 3

Fri 1/8
HW: Study for Monday's quiz
Agenda:
Practice problems (all types of inheritance)
Makin' Babies Activity
Resources:
see above (no ppt)

December 2015

Week 5 (Biology 1)
Mon 12/21
HW: Study for tomorrow's quiz!!
Agenda:
Review mutations worksheet
Video: Race for the Double Helix
Review Game (Central Dogma)
Resources:
Central Dogma Review ppt
Central Dogma Review PDF


Tues 12/22
HW: Plan for science fair
Agenda:
Central Dogma quiz
Set up Google doc for Science Fair
Write questions/research
Resources:
See Science Fair page


Wed 12/23
HW: Have a safe and healthy break!
Agenda:
Discuss relationship between religion/science
Resources: N/A


Week 4 (Biology 1)
Mon 12/12
HW: Study! Quiz tomorrow!
(Finish Mutations worksheet by Wed)
Agenda:
Review Mutations Homework (front page)
Race for the Double Helix video (2:38-22:00)
Central Dogma Review (pdf)
Resources:
Central Dogma Review ppt

Tues 12/13
HW: Finish science fair project planning
Agenda:
Pass back old work
Central Dogma quiz
Science Fair planning demo
Group Work: Computers- science fair
Resources:
Science Fair Planning doc

Week 3
Mon 12/14
HW: Find 3 interesting facts about DNA
Agenda:
Mitosis vs. Meiosis Quiz
MCAS OR re-do
DNA modeling- kinex
Resources:
DNA Modeling ppt


Tues 12/15
HW: DNA Vocab Worksheet
Agenda:
Science Fair picking
Science Fair Info Sheet
DNA Notes
DNA Modeling Day 2
Resources:
DNA Modeling 2 ppt

Wed 12/16
HW: Finish sub work
Agenda:
**Ms. Gately was out sick**
MCAS Book Sub Work
Resources:
​Green MCAS Biology Book

Thurs 12/17
HW: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Agenda:
Why is DNA the code of life?
Replication Review
Transcription
Practice Worksheet
Resources:
The Central Dogma ppt slides 1-29

Fri 12/18
HW: Mutations worksheet
Agenda:
Translation Notes
Central Dogma Review
Worksheet practice
Mutations Notes
Mutations Video (first 8 minutes)
Resources:
The Central Dogma ppt slides 30-64

Week 2
Mon 12/7
HW: Brainstorm reasons why it may be beneficial to reproduce sexually instead of asexually
Agenda:
Reproductive Vocab notes
Reproductive Practice test
​Resources:
​Reproductive Vocab ppt

Tues 12/8
HW: Study for tomorrow's repro quiz

Agenda:
Analyzing Visuals Admit Slip
Advantages of sexual vs Asexual Repro
Review quiz packet
Cell Cycle Notes
Resources:
Cell Cycle and Mitosis ppt (slides 1-12)
​
Wed 12/9
HW: Mitosis Recall Homework
Agenda:
Reproduction Quiz
Mitosis Notes (see ppt)
Mitosis Practice
Resources:
Cell Cycle and Mitosis ppt (slides 13-end)

Thurs 12/10
HW: Finish Meiosis drawing packet
Agenda:
Admit Slip: Mitosis labeling
Review Cell Cycle/Mitosis
Meiosis packet (up to #18)
​--> Animation for Meiosis
Meioisis Drawing
Resources:
Meiosis ppt
Meiosis ppt- PDF version

Fri 12/11
HW: Study for Monday's mitosis/meiosis quiz
Agenda:
Compare/contrast meiosis vs. mitosis: cheat sheet
Mitosis vs. Meiosis card sort
Mitosis/Meiosis cell drawings
Resources:
Meiosis 2 ppt
​
Week 1
Mon 11/30
HW: 1) Take 5 of the bolded words from today's video notes, and define them IN YOUR OWN WORDS in your journal
2) Have your parent/guardian call/text me for 20 points
Agenda:
Systems/Illness matching
Immune System notes
Watch "The Flu" video (note: start at min 25:10)
Fill in guided notes (<-- click for link)
Resources:
Immune System ppt

Tues 12/1
HW: Finish vocab packet of immune system words
Agenda:

Immune system notes/videos
Immune system vocab packet
Resources:
Immune System ppt

Wed 12/2
HW: Research types of asexual reproduction. Choose 5 of them to write in journal, describe them, and draw a picture.
Agenda:
STDs
Safe Sex
Contraceptives
Exchanging Fluids
Asexual Reproduction
Resources:
Reproduction Intro ppt (slides 1-37)

Thurs 12/3
HW: Complete reproductive organ functions handout using textbook reading, and study the functions and the diagrams from yesterday for tomorrow's quiz
Agenda:
Reproductive Anatomy
Asexual Reproduction Notes
NOVA Life's Greatest Miracle Video
Resources:
Reproduction Intro ppt (slides 38-53)

Fri 12/4
HW: Research and find an article to serve as background information for your science fair project. Print or email article to Ms. Gately (bgately@bostonpublicschools.org)
Agenda:
Repro Quiz
Science Fair Planning
Resources:
Science Fair

NOVEMBER

Week 4 (Biology 1)
Mon 11/23
HW: Finish any old assignments
Agenda:
Make-up day (students make up past work)

Tues 11/24
HW: Enjoy break :)
Agenda:
Cellular Respiration Review
Science of Thanksgiving --> Use this website here
Resources:
From Turkey to ATP ppt


Wed 11/25
EBHS Pep Rally


Thurs 11/26 - Friday 11/27
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Week 3
Mon 11/16
HW: Cellular Respiration Worksheet 1 (first page only)
Agenda:

Cell Resp Video Notes Modeling
Cell Resp Video Notes Video
Cellular Respiration Web Quest
Cellular Respiration Animation
Extra Credit (+5): Cellular Respiration Equation
​

Tues 11/17/15
HW: Analysis Questions (finish lab packet)
Agenda:
Yeast Lab

Wed 11/18/15
HW: Photosynthesis Assessment Questions
Agenda:
Photosynthesis Lab
(username: tbaGIZMO, password: tbaGIZMO)
Photosynthesis Gizmo 2015
Cellular Respiration (Snail/Plant) Lab
Cell Respiration Virtual Lab packet

Thurs 11/19/15
HW: Study for test
Agenda:
Cell Resp Virtual Lab (as a class)
Website: Click here
Socrative Study Guide
(Student Login: GATELY)
Digestive System study guide
Cardiovascular System study guide

Fri 11/20/15
HW: None
Agenda:
Test on Cellular Respiratoin/Photosyn/Body Systems

Week 2


​Week 1
​

​OCTOBER
Week 4 (Biology 1)
Mon 10/26
HW (Block 1): Write a paragraph comparing how the body maintains homeostasis with how the cell maintains homeostasis.
HW (Block 3): Copy all picture (poster) notes into your journal

Agenda:
Describe the function of the cell membrane
Group poster work
Gallery walk/notes

Tues 10/27
HW: Write a paragraph that uses everyday examples to describe the processes of osmosis and diffusion
Agenda:
Membrane function matching
Demos
Lab Info
Gummy Bear Lab
Resources:
Osmosis Diffusion Lab ppt

Wed 10/28
HW: Write your Trend Analysis from the Gummy Bear Lab (last page of lab packet)
Agenda:
Reading & identify solutions
Hypo/Hyper/Iso notes
Hypo/Hyper/Iso worksheet
Gummy Bear Lab Day 2
Resources:
Hypo/Hyper/Iso(tonic) ppt

Thurs 10/29
HW: Write one paragraph that answers these questions:
1) How do the alveoli allow you to exercise?
​2) Why does emphysema impact your ability to breathe?
​Agenda:
​Brain Pop- Respiratory system
Breath of Life Reading & questions
Emphysema
Exercise activity
Resources:
Diffusion in the body ppt

​Fri 10/30
HW: Study for final on MONDAY (Block 1)/ WED (Block 3)
​Get Socrative link here: www.socrative.com and type in GATELY under student login to join)
Agenda:
Nephron
Socrative review (see above)
Resources:
Nephron ppt
​
Week 3
Mon 10/19
HW: Write a story about a time your body had to survive through harsh conditions, explaining how you maintained homeostasis and which part of the brain was involved.
​Agenda:
Discuss AS
Homeostasis overview
Nervous system
Parts of the brain
Resources:
Homeostasis ppt

Tues 10/20
HW: Write a paragraph using the vocabulary words from today about how a signal is passed through the body (using neurons)
Agenda:
Right brain/left brain self-assessment
​& Video
Phineas Gage
Signaling
Neuron Structure
Candy Neurons
Resources:
The Brain ppt

Wed 10/21
HW: Block 1 --> Fill out the lab analysis (at the bottom)
Block 3 --> Describe how the mealworm's behavior relates to homeostasis
Agenda:
Discuss AS
Finish signaling notes
Behavioral Homeostasis
Mealworm Lab
Resources:
Behavioral Homeostasis ppt
(slides 1-14)
​
Thurs 10/22
HW:
​1. Write an abstract for your superworm lab (should be typed and emailed to me- see contact tab at top for email)
2. Prepare your journal to be collected tomorrow (fully written lab report from today, updated table of contents, etc.)
Agenda:
Discuss admit slip
Superworm Background Reading
Lab intro
Superworm Behavior Lab (See Virtual Version)
Analysis of Results
Resources:
Behavioral Homeostasis Day 2 ppt (starts on slide 15)

​Fri 10/23
HW: Re-Write Lab Abstract (Typed and emailed)
Agenda:
Review Lab Abstract directions
Peer edit
Re-write using sentence starters
Re-write new draft
Resources:
Lab Abstract Peer Review
Lab Abstract Sentence Starters

Week 2
Mon 10/12
NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day

Tues 10/13
HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs on whether viruses are living or non-living using multiple resources
Agenda:
Discuss AS
7 Characteristics of Life
Identifying Life
6 Kingdoms
Viruses
Resources:
Characteristics of Life ppt

Wed 10/14
NO CLASS- PSATs
HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs on whether viruses are living or non-living using multiple resources

Thurs 10/15
HW: Study for tomorrow's test!!!
Agenda:
Cell Practice Resources...
Worksheet: Cells Computer Review Day
1. Kingdoms Practice
2. Cell Explorer: Animal Cell
3. Cell Quizzes
4. Cell Games
Finished everything? Continue practicing by playing any of these games: Review Games

Fri 10/16
Test on Cells!!
(prokaryote vs. eukaryote, plant vs. animal, cell organelles)
HW: None (Test Day)


Week 1
Mon 10/5 (Blocks 1 & 3)
HW: Bring in lab supplies
Agenda:
Review Test
Re-write open response section

Tues 10/6 (Block 1)
HW: Finish through pg. 24 of POGIL packet
Agenda:
KWL on cells
Cell videos
Cell Theory notes
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote POGIL
Resources:
POGIL packet
Cells Intro ppt

Tues 10/6 (Block 3)
HW:  N/A
Agenda:
School-wide Writing Assignment
Oobleck Lab (if time)

Wed 10/7 (Block 1)
HW:  Write 2 paragraphs (1. Compare/contrast pro vs eukaryotes & 2. Compare/contrast animal vs. plant cells)
Agenda:
POGIL Review
Organelle Notes
Plant vs Animal Venn Diagram
Resources:
Pro Eu Animal Plant Cells (slides 17-30)

Wed 10/7 (Block 3)
HW: Finish POGIL packet (through #24)
Agenda:
KWL on cells
Cell videos
Cell Theory notes
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote POGIL
Resources:
Cells Intro ppt

Thurs 10/8 (Block 1)
HW:  N/A
Agenda:
School-wide Writing Assignment
Oobleck Lab (if time)
​
SEPTEMBER
Week 4 (Biology 1)
Mon 9/28
HW:
Complete Analysis Questions & STUDY
Announcements:
TEST ON WED!!
Agenda:
Background on pH
Pre-Lab Overview
pH Lab
Resources:
​
pH Lab worksheet
pH Lab ppt

Tues 9/29
HW: STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST!!
Agenda:
Biochemistry Review Game
Resources:
Biochem Study Guide

Wed 9/30
HW: None- had test today
Announcements: If you missed today's test, you MUST take it tomorrow after school to receive credit!!
Agenda:
Biochemistry Test
Resources:
N/A

Thurs 10/1
HW: Bring in supplies for oobleck lab
Agenda:
Discuss testable questions
Groups create lab protocol
Watch Mythbusters: NASA moon landing
Resources:
Testable Questions ppt
​
Friday 10/2
**Ms. Gately out sick**
HW: None
Agenda:
Sub work to be completed in class, turned in for quiz grade

Week 3
Mon 9/21
HW: Complete lab worksheet
Agenda:
Biological Molecules QUIZ
Quiz Review
Strawberry DNA Lab
Resources:
Strawberry DNA lab packet
DNA snapshot ppt

Tues 9/22

HW: Research "Proteins" on Google and write one paragraph (>7 sentences) describing their function within the body
Agenda:
Complete MCAS Workbook pg 21-24
(read & answer questions)

Create "Biochemistry Memory Game"
Resources:
Biological Molecules Overview

Wed 9/23

HW: Create a "Personal Enzyme Poster"
See my example: Adoptionase
Make sure to...
-name your enzyme
-describe its function
-label: substrate, enzyme, reactants, products, active site
Agenda:
Proteins Video & Notes
Proteins Overview
Enzyme Notes
Enzyme Poster
Resources:
Proteins & Enzymes ppt

Thurs 9/24

HW: Write abstract for enzyme lab (back of lab packet)
Agenda:
Catalase Enzyme Lab
Resources:
Enzyme Lab ppt

Fri 9/25
 
HW: Apple word problem (click for link)
Agenda:
Enzyme Lab Review
Enzyme Notes
Open Book Quiz
Resources:
Enzyme Lab ppt (slides 11-27)

WEEK 2
Mon 9/14
HW: Finish poster
Agenda:
1) Zombie Lab Safety Video
2) Lab Safety POGIL
3) Poster Designing
Resources:
Lab Safety ppt

Tues 9/15
HW: CER Paragraph
Agenda:
1) Introduce CER (flowchart/notes)
2) CER Video examples (see ppt)
3) Murder Mystery example
Resources:
CER organizer
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning ppt
BC 9/15

Wed 9/16
AS: Answer questions about water
HW: Write a paragraph demonstrating your knowledge of the five new concepts
Agenda:
Lab Safety Review
Lab Procedure
Water Lab
Water Notes
Resources:
Water Lab ppt
BC 9/16

Thurs 9/17
HW: Look the foods in a recent meal, and identify the biological molecules present, and how your body uses them.
Agenda:
Water/carbon/bonding Review
Lava Lamp Demo
Biological Molecules Video & Guided Notes
Resources:
Biological Molecules ppt
Bio Molecules ANSWER KEY
BC 9/17

Friday 9/18
HW: Study for Monday's Biological Molecules Quiz
Agenda:
Jigsaw for Biological Molecules chart
Resources:
Reading on Proteins
Reading on Lipids
Reading on Carbohydrates
Reading on Nucleic Acids
2nd half of Biological Molecules ppt

WEEK 1 (All Classes)
September 8th
Class: All Classes
HW: 
1) Write a Letter to the Teacher (due 9/9)
2) Gather school supplies- see Welcome Letter (due 9/10)
Agenda:
Class Overview & Icebreakers
Resources:
First Day ppt

September 9th
Class: All Classes
HW:
1) Fill out the submission form (including picture and evidence for cube activity) -------------------->
2) Bring school supplies!!! (Journal, folder & writing utensils!)
Agenda:
Why Science? AS
Website overview
Inquiry Box Activity Parts 1-3
Resources:
Inquiry Box ppt

September 10th:
Class: All Classes
HW: Complete the "Lesson Recall" questions on the back of today's worksheet: CHNOPS debate
Agenda:
Notebook setup
CHNOPS notes
Element debate
Resources:
CHNOPS ppt

September 11th:
Class: All Classes
HW: CHNOPS Practice Questions
Agenda:
Pass out MCAS Workbooks (Block 4 ONLY)
Finish debate
CHNOPS video (48:00-1:08:00)
Carbon notes
Resources:
CHNOPS pt 2 ppt
  
January 2016
​Week 2 (Biology 2)
Mon 1/11
HW: Work on science fair project (bring in all supplies!)
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment
Genetics MCAS Practice questions
Resources:
see above (no ppt)

Week 1 (Biology 2)
Mon 1/4
NO SCHOOL- end of BPS vacation

Tues 1/5
HW: Finish Spongebob worksheet and work on science fair!
Agenda:
Pass back old work
Discuss science fair
Mendelian Genetics notes
Dominant vs. recessive video
Punnett Square Practice (Spongebob Genetics 1)
Resources:
Intro to Mendelian Genetics ppt
Spongebob Genetics 1

Wed 1/6
HW: Genetics Challenge Puzzle
Agenda:
Review Incomplete Dominance/Co-dominance
Blood type notes
Blood type practice (back page)
Resources:
Mendelian Genetics pt 2

Thurs 1/7
HW: Pedigrees worksheet
Agenda:
Review homework
Sex linked notes
Sex linked practice
Pedigrees
Resources:
Mendelian Genetics pt 3

Fri 1/8
HW: Study for Monday's quiz
Agenda:
Practice problems (all types of inheritance)
MCAS Open Response practice
Resources:
see above (no ppt)

December 2015

Week 5 (Biology 2)
Mon 12/21
HW: Study for tomorrow's quiz!!
Agenda:
Review mutations worksheet
Video: Race for the Double Helix
Review Game (Central Dogma)
Resources:
Central Dogma Review ppt
Central Dogma Review PDF


Tues 12/22
HW: Plan for science fair
Agenda:
Central Dogma quiz
Set up Google doc for Science Fair
Write questions/research
Resources:
See Science Fair page


Wed 12/23
HW: Have a safe and healthy break!
Agenda:
Discuss relationship between religion/science
Resources: N/A

Week 4 (Biology 2)

Mon 12/12
HW: Study! Quiz tomorrow!
(Finish Mutations worksheet by Wed)
Agenda:
Review Mutations Homework (front page)
Race for the Double Helix video (2:38-22:00)
Central Dogma Review (pdf)
Resources:

Central Dogma Review ppt

Tues 12/13
HW: Finish science fair project planning
Agenda:
Pass back old work
Central Dogma quiz
Science Fair planning demo
Group Work: Computers- science fair
Resources:
Science Fair Planning doc

Week 3
Mon 12/14
HW: DNA worksheet
Agenda:
Mitosis vs. Meiosis Quiz
DNA Notes
DNA modeling- kinex
Resources:
DNA Modeling ppt


Tues 12/15
HW: DNA Vocab Worksheet
Agenda:
Science Fair picking
Science Fair Info Sheet
DNA Notes
DNA Modeling Day 2
Resources:
DNA Modeling 2 ppt

Wed 12/16
HW: Finish sub work
Agenda:
**Ms. Gately was out sick**
MCAS Book Sub Work
Resources:
​Green MCAS Biology Book

Thurs 12/17
HW: Transcription/Translation Worksheet
Agenda:
Why is DNA the code of life?
Replication Review
Transcription
Practice Worksheet
Resources:
The Central Dogma ppt slides 1-29

Fri 12/18
HW: Mutations worksheet
Agenda:
Translation Notes
Central Dogma Review
Worksheet practice
Mutations Notes
Mutations Video (first 8 minutes)
Resources:
The Central Dogma ppt slides 30-64
​

Week 2
Mon 12/7
HW: Brainstorm reasons why it may be beneficial to reproduce sexually instead of asexually
Agenda:
Reproductive Vocab notes
Reproductive Practice test
​Resources:
​Reproductive Vocab ppt
​
Tues 12/8
HW: Study for tomorrow's repro quiz
Complete the Mitosis Recall Homework

Agenda:
Analyzing Visuals Admit Slip
Advantages of sexual vs Asexual Repro
Cell Cycle Notes
Mitosis Notes (handout)
Exit Ticket: Identifying mitosis
Resources:
Cell Cycle and Mitosis ppt

Wed 12/9
HW: Write paragraph comparing/contrasting meiosis/mitosis
Agenda:
Reproduction Quiz
Cell Cycle/Mitosis Review
Meiosis Class Reading
​Meiosis Animations

Resources:
Meiosis ppt

Thurs 12/10
HW: Finish Meiosis drawing packet
Agenda:
Admit Slip: Mitosis labeling
Review Cell Cycle/Mitosis
Meiosis packet (up to #18)
​--> Animation for Meiosis
Meioisis Drawing
Resources:
Meiosis ppt
Meiosis ppt- PDF version

Fri 12/11
HW: Study for Monday's mitosis/meiosis quiz
Agenda:
Compare/contrast meiosis vs. mitosis: cheat sheet
Mitosis vs. Meiosis card sort
Mitosis/Meiosis cell drawings
Resources:
Meiosis 2 ppt

Week 1
Mon 11/30
HW: 1) Take 5 of the bolded words from today's video notes, and define them IN YOUR OWN WORDS in your journal
2) Have your parent/guardian call/text me for 20 points
Agenda:
Systems/Illness matching
Immune System notes
Watch "The Flu" video (note: start at min 25:10)
Fill in guided notes (<-- click for link)
Resources:
Immune System ppt

Tues 12/1
HW: Compare/contrast sexual and asexual reproduction
Agenda:

Immune System Notes
Exchanging Fluids
STDs
Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
Resources:
Immune System Day 2 ppt 

Wed 12/2
HW: Study your reproductive system notes (functions/diagrams) for tomorrow's quiz
Agenda:
Reproductive System Labeling
Reproductive System Videos
Types of Asexual Reproduction
​NOVA Life's Greatest Miracle (first 20 min)
Resources:
Reproductive System ppt

Thurs 12/3
HW: Study the stages of mitosis
Agenda:
Take quiz
Eu vs Pro Review
Kingdoms of Life Review
Reproductive Habits notes
Mitosis notes/handout
Finish "Life's Greatest Miracle" (last 20 min)
Resources:
Mitosis handout
Stages of Mitosis video
​Asexual Repro and Mitosis ppt

Fri 12/4
HW: Research and find an article to serve as background information for your science fair project. Print or email article to Ms. Gately (bgately@bostonpublicschools.org)
Agenda:
Mitosis quiz
Science Fair Planning
Resources:
Science Fair

NOVEMBER

Week 4 (Biology 2)
Mon 11/23
HW: Finish any old assignments
Agenda:
Make-up day (students make up past work)

Tues 11/24
HW: Enjoy break :)
Agenda:
Cellular Respiration Review
Science of Thanksgiving --> Use this website here
Resources:
From Turkey to ATP ppt


Wed 11/25
EBHS Pep Rally


Thurs 11/26 - Friday 11/27
Happy Thanksgiving!!​

Week 3
Mon 11/16

HW: Cellular Respiration Worksheet 1 (first page only)
Agenda:

Cell Resp Video Notes Modeling
Cell Resp Video Notes Video
Cellular Respiration Web Quest
Cellular Respiration Animation
Extra Credit (+5): 
Cellular Respiration Equation

Tues 11/17/15
HW: Analysis Questions (finish lab packet)
Agenda:
Yeast Lab

Wed 11/18/15
HW: Photosynthesis Assessment Questions
Agenda:
Photosynthesis Lab
(username: tbaGIZMO, password: tbaGIZMO)
Photosynthesis Gizmo 2015
Cellular Respiration (Snail/Plant) Lab
Cell Respiration Virtual Lab packet

Thurs 11/19/15
HW: Study for test
Agenda:
Cell Resp Virtual Lab (as a class)
Website: Click here
Socrative Study Guide
(Student Login: GATELY)
Digestive System study guide
Cardiovascular System study guide
​

Fri 11/20/15
HW: None
Agenda:
Test on Cellular Respiratoin/Photosyn/Body Systems
​
​Week 2

​Week 1
​

OCTOBER

Week 4 (Biology 2)
Mon 10/26
HW (Block 4): Write a one page summary using the 7 components of the cell membrane learned today via poster
​Agenda:
Describe the function of the cell membrane
Group poster work
Gallery walk/notes

Tues 10/27
HW: Finish the last page of the lab packet (calculations and two questions)
Agenda:
Membrane function matching
Demos
Lab Info
Gummy Bear Lab

Resources:
Osmosis Diffusion Lab ppt

Wed 10/28
HW: Write your Trend Analysis from the Gummy Bear Lab (last page of lab packet)
Agenda:
Reading & identify solutions
Hypo/Hyper/Iso notes
Hypo/Hyper/Iso worksheet
Gummy Bear Lab Day 2
Resources:
Hypo/Hyper/Iso(tonic) ppt

​
Thurs 10/29
HW: Write one paragraph that answers these questions:
1) How do the alveoli allow you to exercise?
​2) Why does emphysema impact your ability to breathe?
​Agenda:
​Brain Pop- Respiratory system
Breath of Life Reading & questions
Emphysema
Exercise activity
Resources:
Diffusion in the body ppt
​
Fri 10/30
HW: Study for final on THURSDAY
(Get Socrative link here: www.socrative.com and type in GATELY under student login to join)
Agenda:
Nephron notes
Socrative review (see above)
Resources:
Nephron ppt
​
Week 3
Mon 10/19
HW: Write a story about a time your body had to survive through harsh conditions, explaining how you maintained homeostasis and which part of the brain was involved.
Agenda:
Discuss AS
Homeostasis overview
Nervous system
Parts of the brain

Resources:
Homeostasis ppt

Tues 10/20
HW: Write a paragraph using the vocabulary words from today about how a signal is passed through the body (using neurons)
Agenda:
Right brain/left brain
Nervous System Overview
Feedback Loops
Neuron Structure
​Candy Neurons
MCAS practice
Resources:
Nervous System ppt

Wed 10/21
HW: Finish cell membrane POGIL sheet
Agenda:
Define "homeostasis"
Homeostasis Mini Labs
Review feedback mechanisms
Cell Membrane intro
POGIL
Resources:
Homeostasis Review

Thurs 10/22
HW: Create 10 notecards using words from last week's test
Agenda:
Create English/Science "Difficult Words" poster from last week's test questions
Review Test
Resources:
N/A

​Fri 10/23
HW: Cell Membrane MCAS Question
Agenda:
Cell Membrane Reading & Notes
Build-a-membrane
Cell Membrane Open Response
Resources:
Click on links above

​Week 2
Mon 10/12
NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day

Tues 10/13
HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs on whether viruses are living or non-living using multiple resources
Agenda:
Discuss AS
7 Characteristics of Life
Identifying Life
6 Kingdoms
Viruses
Resources:
Characteristics of Life ppt

Wed 10/14
NO CLASS- PSATs
HW: Write 1-2 paragraphs on whether viruses are living or non-living using multiple resources

Thurs 10/15
HW: Study for tomorrow's test!!!
Agenda:
Cell Practice Resources...
Worksheet: Cells Computer Review Day
1. Kingdoms Practice
2. Cell Explorer: Animal Cell
3. Cell Quizzes
4. Cell Games
Finished everything? Continue practicing by playing any of these games: Review Games

Fri 10/16
Test on Cells!!
(prokaryote vs. eukaryote, plant vs. animal, cell organelles)
HW: None (Test Day)
​

WEEK 1
Mon 10/5
HW: N/A
Agenda:
All-school Writing Assignment
Oobleck Lab (if time)

Tues 10/6
HW: Google: What are the 7 characteristics of life?
Agenda:
Review Biochemistry Test
Re-write open response

Wed 10/7
HW: Finish POGIL packet (through #24)
Agenda:
KWL on cells
Cell videos
Cell Theory notes
Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote POGIL
Resources:
Cells Intro ppt

SEPTEMBER

Week 4 (Biology 2)
Mon 9/28
HW: Complete Analysis Questions & STUDY
Announcements: TEST ON WED!!
Agenda:
Background on pH
Pre-Lab Overview
pH Lab
Resources:
​
pH Lab worksheet
pH Lab ppt

Tues 9/29
HW: STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST!!
Agenda:
Biochemistry Review Game
Resources:
Biochem Study Guide

Wed 9/30
HW: None- had test today
Announcements: If you missed today's test, you MUST take it tomorrow after school to receive credit!!
Agenda:
Biochemistry Test
Resources:
N/A
​
Thurs 10/1
HW: Bring in supplies for oobleck lab
Agenda:
Discuss testable questions
Groups create lab protocol
Watch Mythbusters: NASA moon landing
Resources:
Testable Questions ppt
​
Friday 10/2
**Ms. Gately out sick**
HW: None
Agenda:
Sub work to be completed in class, turned in for quiz grade
​

Week 3
Mon 9/21
HW: "Is bioengineering ethical?" Email me a paragraph of at least 7 sentences with your response, using CER format.
Agenda:
Return graded work/check grades
Biological Molecules QUIZ
Quiz Review
Watch: TED Talk on Bioengineering
Resources:

TED Talk on Bioengineering

Tues 9/22
HW: Research "Proteins" on Google and write one paragraph (>7 sentences) describing their function within the body
Agenda:
Complete MCAS Workbook pg 21-24 
(read & answer questions)
Create "Biochemistry Memory Game"
Resources:
Biological Molecules Overview


Wed 9/23
HW: Create a "Personal Enzyme Poster"
See my example: Adoptionase
Make sure to...
-name your enzyme
-describe its function
-label: substrate, enzyme, reactants, products, active site
Agenda:
Proteins Video & Notes
Proteins Overview
Enzyme Notes
Enzyme Poster
Resources:
Proteins & Enzymes ppt

Thurs 9/24
HW: COME TO CLASS!!!!!
Agenda:
Theoretical Enzyme Lab
Housekeeping (Grades)
Biochem Memory Game
Resources:
N/A (click on lab above)

Fri 9/25 
HW: Apple word problem (click for link)
Agenda:
Enzyme Lab Review
Enzyme Notes
Open Book Quiz
Resources:
Enzyme Lab ppt (slides 11-27)
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity worksheet

WEEK 2
Mon 9/14
HW: Grade MCAS Test & Identify Areas of Strength/Weakness
Agenda:
1) Take MCAS Pre-Test
2) Grade test
3) Tally up category points
Resources:
MCAS Test Feb 2015

Tues 9/15
HW: CER Paragraph
Agenda:
1) Introduce CER (flowchart/notes)
2) CER Video examples (see ppt)
3) Murder Mystery example
Resources:
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning ppt
BC 9/15

Wed 9/16
AS: Answer questions about water
HW: Write a paragraph demonstrating your knowledge of the five new concepts
Agenda:
Lab Safety Review
Lab Procedure
Water Lab
Water Notes
Resources:
Water Lab ppt
BC 9/16

Thurs 9/17
HW: Look the foods in a recent meal, and identify the biological molecules present, and how your body uses them.
Agenda:
Water/carbon/bonding Review
Lava Lamp Demo
Biological Molecules Video & Guided Notes
Resources:
Biological Molecules ppt
Bio Molecules ANSWER KEY
BC 9/17

Friday 9/18
HW: Study for Monday's Biological Molecules Quiz
Agenda:
Jigsaw for Biological Molecules chart
Resources:
Reading on Proteins
Reading on Lipids
Reading on Carbohydrates
Reading on Nucleic Acids
2nd half of Biological Molecules ppt

WEEK 1 (All Classes)
September 8th
Class: All Classes
HW: 
1) Write a Letter to the Teacher (due 9/9)
2) Gather school supplies- see Welcome Letter (due 9/10)
Agenda:
Class Overview & Icebreakers
Resources:
First Day ppt

September 9th
Class: All Classes
HW:
1) Fill out the submission form (including picture and evidence for cube activity) -------------------->
2) Bring school supplies!!! (Journal, folder & writing utensils!)
Agenda:
Why Science? AS
Website overview
Inquiry Box Activity Parts 1-3
Resources:
Inquiry Box ppt

September 10th:
Class: All Classes
HW: Complete the "Lesson Recall" questions on the back of today's worksheet: CHNOPS debate
Agenda:
Notebook setup
CHNOPS notes
Element debate
Resources:
CHNOPS ppt

September 11th:
Class: All Classes
HW: CHNOPS Practice Questions
Agenda:
Pass out MCAS Workbooks (Block 4 ONLY)
Finish debate
CHNOPS video (48:00-1:08:00)
Carbon notes
Resources:
CHNOPS pt 2 ppt
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