Homework/Handouts
Fall semester
2016-2017
*NOTE: The website reads from newest to oldest. It is sometimes updated a whole week at a time, so it will read Friday-Monday as you scroll down. Make sure you find the correct date and block before looking at the homework!*
Full Year Biology Review Resources:
-33 Things Every Bio Student Should Know
-Information Packet
-Large review packet (blank)
-Large review packet (answer key)
January 2017
Week 4
Fri 1/27:
BLOCK 1 & 4:
HW: Block 4 = Study for MCAS!!
Agenda:
Final reflection
Poster reflection round robin
Teacher evaluation
Draw a Scientist pt 2
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Finish calorimetry analysis
Agenda:
Calorimetry Lab
Thurs 1/26:
BLOCK 1:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Ecology Scavenger Hunt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Finish Final
GastroWorld
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Final Exam
Wed 1/25:
BLOCK 1 & 4:
HW: (Block 4 = Study for final!)
Agenda:
Frog Dissection
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BLOCK 3:
HW: None (Final exam)
Agenda:
FINAL EXAM
Tues 1/24
BLOCK 1:
HW: None (Final exam)
Agenda:
FINAL EXAM (Open response section)
Owl pellet dissection
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Study for final exam
Agenda:
Organ system competition
Jeopardy
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Open Response
Agenda:
Open Response MCAS Practice
Resources:
N/A
Mon 1/23
BLOCK 1:
HW: Study material for Open Response Portion of exam
Agenda:
FINAL EXAM (Multiple choice section)
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Socrative review --> student login = gately
Agenda:
Go over Review packet answers
Socrative Competition
Resources:
N/A
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BLOCK 4:
HW: Study
Agenda:
Organ system competition
Jeopardy
Resources:
N/A
Week 3
Fri 1/20
BLOCK 1:
HW: Socrative Review (www.socrative.com) student login = gately
Agenda:
MCAS Review packet
Jeopardy Review
Resources:
MCAS Review packet answer key
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Finish review packet
Agenda:
Set up new computers!
Review topics
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Socrative Review (www.socrative.com) student login = gately
Agenda:
MCAS Review Packet
Presidential Inauguration
Resources:
MCAS Review packet answer key
Thurs 1/19
BLOCK 1:
HW: Finish review packet
Agenda:
Review MCAS packet fill in
Review answers
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Work on review packet
Agenda:
Work on GastroWorld
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BLOCK 4:
HW: Work on review packet
Agenda:
Review MCAS test
Wed 1/18
BLOCK 1:
HW: Finish nutrient cycles POGIL
Agenda:
Ecology Overview
-Food webs
-Symbiotic relationships
-Population Ecology
-Succession
Nutrient Cycles POGIL
Resources:
Ecology Overview ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: N/A
Agenda:
Gastroworld Day 2
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BLOCK 4:
HW: Finish review packet
Agenda:
Full MCAS Test
Tues 1/17
BLOCK 1:
HW: Energy Transfer EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Genetics Review (punnet squares)
Genetics Quiz
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Type up gastroworld descriptions
Agenda:
Digestive System crossword
Build-a-body
Digestive system labeling & notes
GastroWorld Day 1
Resources:
Digestive System ppt
BLOCK 4:
HW: Finish nutrient cycles POGIL
Agenda:
Ecology Overview
-Food webs
-Symbiotic relationships
-Population Ecology
-Succession
Nutrient Cycles POGIL
Resources:
Ecology Overview ppt
Week 2
Fri 1/13:
BLOCK 1:
HW: Genetics Socrative Review
Agenda:
No Class- Science Fair!
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: None due to full attendance for science fair!
Agenda:
Digestive System Intro (POGIL)
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BLOCK 4:
HW: Energy Transfer EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Genetics Quiz
Pedigrees POGIL
Resources:
N/A
Thurs 1/12
BLOCK 1:
HW: Finish common writing assessment
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment #2
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Come dressed and on time for science fair!
Agenda:
*Finish computer cart*
Grade science fair projects
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Genetics Socrative Review
Agenda:
Review HW worksheets
Group genetics practice test
Wed 1/11
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Finish Sex-Linked worksheet (titled Homework 2)
Agenda:
Inheritance Types overview
Blood Type Practice
Sex-Linked Practice
Resources:
Sex-Linked Inheritance ppt
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BLOCK 3:
HW: Finish Analysis questions
Agenda:
*Built Computer Cart*
Reaction Time Lab
Resources:
Reaction Time Lab ppt
Tues 1/10
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Sex-Linked Traits EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Complete Dominance Practice (punnet squares)
Incomplete/Codominance info
Incomplete/Codominance practice (front side)
Resources:
Non-Mendelian Inheritance ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Digestive System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Finish muscular/skeletal system worksheet
Build a skeleton
Resources:
Muscular/Skeletal System ppt (continued)
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BLOCK 4:
HW: Sex-Linked Traits EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Complete Dominance Practice (punnet squares)
Incomplete/Codominance info
Incomplete/Codominance practice (front side)
Resources:
Non-Mendelian Inheritance ppt
Mon 1/9
BLOCKS 1:
HW: Non-Mendelian Inheritance EDpuzzle; finish celebrities worksheet
Agenda:
Genetics Vocab Scavenger Hunt
Punnet Square Practice
Resources:
Genetics Intro ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Skeletal System EDpuzzle; finish muscular/skeletal system worksheet
Agenda:
Bones & Blood info
Muscular system worksheet (top half)
MCAS Open Response practice
Resources:
Muscular/Skeletal System ppt
BLOCK 4:
HW: Non-Mendelian Inheritance EDpuzzle; vocab wordsheet; punnet sq practice
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment #2
Resources:
N/A
Week 1
Fri 1/6
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Intro to Genetics EDpuzzle & Finish mutations worksheet
Agenda:
Central Dogma Review
Science Fair Presentations
Mutations worksheet
Resources:
Mutations ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Muscular System EDpuzzle & Finish MCAS
Agenda:
Neuron Info
Reaction Time Demo
Make-a- Neuron
Feedback Loops
MCAS Practice
Resources:
The Neuron ppt
Thurs 1/5
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Mutations EDpuzzle
Mutations youtube video (if needed)
Agenda:
Transcription & Translation Animation
Protein Synthesis Worksheet & Codon Wheel
Resources:
The Central Dogma ppt
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BLOCK 3:
HW: Neurons EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Left/Right Brain
Phinneas Gage
10% of the Brain
Endocrine System
Resources:
The Brain ppt
Wed 1/4
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: DNA Replication EDpuzzle & Transcription/Translation EDpuzzle (both due Thurs 1/5)
Transcription/Translation youtube video if needed
Agenda:
DNA as Code of Life
Act out DNA Replication
Make DNA Models
Resources:
DNA Replication ppt
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BLOCK 3:
HW: Left Brain vs Right Brain EDpuzzle (write a paragraph describing difference)
Agenda:
Tougher than the Sun reading
Homeostasis Intro
Nervous System Intro
Parts of the Brain
Resources:
Homeostasis Intro ppt
Mon-Tues 1/2-1/3
NO SCHOOL- Winter Break Cont.
Get ahead on HW! --> BLOCKS 1 & 4: DNA Replication Edpuzzle (due Thurs 1/5)
December 2016
Week 4
Mon 12/26- Fri 12/30:
NO SCHOOL- Winter Break
HW for Blocks 1 & 4: DNA Replication POGIL
(Entire packet due by the beginning of class on 1/4!!!)
Week 3
Mon 12/19:
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: DNA Replication EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Mitosis Admit Slip
Mitosis/Meoisis visual - compare/contrast
Mitosis/Meiosis Table Activity:
-Mitosis sheet
-Meiosis sheet
-Summary
Mitosis/Meiosis Quiz
Resources:
No ppt (see above)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Supplies for poster
Agenda:
Work on Science Fair
Tues-Thurs 12/20-22
BLOCKS 1, 3, 4:
HW: Complete DNA Replication POGIL (Blocks 1 & 4 only)
Agenda:
Complete writing & poster for science fair
WEEK 2
Fri 12/16
BLOCKS 1, 3, & 4:
Work on science fair
(low attendance due to cold day)
Thurs 12/15
BLOCKS 1, 3, & 4:
HW: Watch Mitosis/Meiosis 2 EDpuzzle (Blocks 1 & 4 only)
Agenda:
Work on computers for science fair
-Create data table & fill in
-Graph data
-Write analysis/conclusion
Resources:
N/A
Wed 12/14
BLOCKS 1, 3, & 4:
HW: Bring in $3/group
Agenda:
Complete science fair experiment!
Resources:
N/A
Tues 12/13
BLOCK 1 & 4
HW: Bring all science fair supplies; get form signed; bring in $3/group
Agenda:
Work on science fair using computers:
-Background questions & research
-Write procedure
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Bring all science fair supplies; get form signed; bring in $3/group
Agenda:
Work on science fair using computers:
-Finish background research
-Write procedure
-Fill out variables
-Make bibliography
Resources:
N/A
Mon 12/12
BLOCK 1 & 4
HW: Get science fair form signed; bring in materials
Agenda:
Chromosome Structure AS
Review Self Study Directions
Make logbook
Mitosis/Meiosis Card Sort
Reproduction OR #2
Resources:
See above links (no ppt)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Bring all science fair supplies; get form signed; bring in $3/group
Agenda:
Work on science fair using computers:
-Background questions & research
-Write procedure
Resources:
N/A
Week 1
Fri 12/9
BLOCK 1
HW: Meiosis/Mitosis EDpuzzle & Draw/label steps of meiosis & mitosis in journal
Agenda:
Asexual vs sexual repro
Mitosis vs Meioisis Notes
Repro Practice Quiz
Resources:
Mitosis vs Meiosis 1 ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Homeostasis EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Review organ labeling
Socrative online practice (login = gately)
System Interactions quiz
Work on Comic Strip
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Draw/write steps of mitosis and meiosis in journal
Agenda:
Repro MCAS OR #1
Mitosis/Meiosis steps (overview)
Repro MCAS OR #2
Finish/Review Practice Test
Resources:
Mitosis vs. Meiosis ppt 2 ppt
Thurs 12/8
BLOCK 1
HW: Reproductive Vocab EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Reproductive System Labeling
Notes
Nova Video: Life's Greatest Miracle
Resources:
Reproductive System ppt
BLOCK 3:
HW: Socrative Midterm Review (login = GATELY)
Agenda:
Review Cells Test
Review MCAS Open Response
Systems Quiz
Comic Book
Resources:
Systems Interactions ppt
BLOCK 4
HW: Socrative studying for reproduction quiz
Agenda:
Asexual vs. Sexual Repro
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Repro Practice Quiz
Resources:
Mitosis vs. Meiosis 1 ppt
Wed 12/7
BLOCK 1
HW: Reproductive System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Risk Assessment
Fluid Exchange
Asexual vs Sexual
Cloning
Resources:
Asexual Reproduction ppt
*
BLOCK 3
HW: Study labels & complete open response (click this link)
Agenda:
Urinary System Notes
Exercise Activity
Resources:
Urinary System ppt
*
BLOCK 4
HW: Reproductive Vocab EDpuzzle
See youtube link here if needed
Agenda:
Reproductive System Labeling
Notes
Nova Video: Life's Greatest Miracle
Resources:
Reproductive System ppt
Tues 12/6
BLOCK 1:
HW: None for those that were in class
Agenda:
Make Slime (attendance issues)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Urinary System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Respiratory System Review
Circulatory System
-Video
-Worksheet
-Blood Flow Activity
Review Worksheet
Resources:
Circulatory System ppt (ignore date on ppt)
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Reproductive System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Risk Assessment
Fluid Exchange Activity
Asexual vs Sexual
Cloning
Resources:
Asexual Reproduction ppt
Mon 12/5
BLOCKS 1 &4:
HW: Asexual Reproduction EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Immune System Notes
Monsters Inside Me
Flu Video & Worksheet (Watch parts 3 & 4 of BodySnatchers Episode 1)
Resources:
Immune System ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Respiratory System Online Quiz, screenshot & send
Agenda:
Respiratory Sys Brainpop
Jigsaw (Organ Functions) -- get notes for each function
Smoking Videos
Diffusion & the Respiratory System
Resources:
Respiratory System ppt (slides 1-10)
November 2016
Week 5
Fri 12/2
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Immune system EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Photosynthesis/Cell Resp Review
Photosyn/Cell Resp Quiz
Yeast Lab
Resources:
No ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Alveoli Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Membrane Transport Charades
Transport Worksheet (pg 1 only)
Review Membrane OR
Oobleck
Resources:
Tonicity ppt (2nd half)
Thurs 12/1
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Socrative Review (login = gately)
Agenda:
Finish Virtual lab from yesterday
Photosynthesis Gizmo
Login/password: tbagizmo
Resources:
Cell Resp & Photosyn Day 2 ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Cell Membrane OR
Agenda:
Tonicity Worksheet
Salty Suzie Lab Day 2
Resources:
Tonicity ppt (1st half)
Wed 11/30
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW:
Agenda:
Cellular Respiration/Photosynthesis Intro
Cellular Respiration/Photosyn Video Notes
Cellular Respiration Virtual Lab
^Login/password = tbagizmo
Resources:
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Tonicity EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Finish membrane posters
Presentations/charades
Membrane poster matching
Salty Suzie Day 1
Cell Membrane MCAS Open Response
Resources:
Salty Suzie Day 1 ppt
Tues 11/29
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Photosynthesis EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Calorimetry Lab
Resources:
See lab packet (no ppt)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: No homework for those in class today
Agenda:
Catch up/clean room (very low class attendance)
Resources:
N/A
Mon 11/28
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Cellular Respiration EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Finish GastroWorld Posters
Presentations
BMR Reading
Digestion Quiz
Digestive System MCAS Open Response
Resources:
Digestion Review & BMR ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Cell Membrane EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Make-a-membrane (Phospholipids)
Cell membrane transport posters
Resources:
Cell Membrane 1 ppt
Week 4
Thurs-Fri 11/23-25
NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving
Wed 11/23
No Classes- Pep Rally
Tues 11/22
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Type all organ functions and ride descriptions & share google doc with me (bgately@bostonpublicschools.org)
Agenda:
GastroWorld Day 2
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Study!! Cells Test Tomorrow!
Study Resources:
1. Cell Review Socrative (Student Login = gately)
2. Organelle Practice
3. Kingdoms Practice
Agenda:
Cells Test
Resources:
N/A
Mon 11/21
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Type GastroWorld descriptions on shared Google Docs account
Agenda:
Digestive System Crossword
Digestive System Labeling
Gastroworld Project Chart & Rubric
Resources:
Digestive System ppt
BLOCK 3:
HW: Socrative on Cells (Test Tomorrow) --> Student Login = gately
Cell Computer Games
START HERE --> Socrative.com (Student Login = gately)
1. Kingdoms
2. Animal Cell Game
3. Plant Cell Game
4. Bacteria Cell Game
5. Animal Cell Quiz
Extra Credit- Complete 1 "Mission" of your choice
Resources:
Cells Review Day ppt
Week 3
Fri 11/18
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Digestive System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Skeletal/Muscular System Review
Bones & Blood Jigsaw
Build-a-skeleton
Resources:
Muscular/Skeletal System ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Socrative practice on Organelles (www.socrative.com --> Login = GATELY)
Agenda:
Bacteria/Viruses Venn Diagram
Cell Organelle Rap
Organelle MCAS Questions
Make-A-Cell project (Animal/Plant/Bacteria)
Resources:
Organelles Review ppt
Thurs 11/17
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Skeletal System System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Reflex vs. Reaction
Reaction Time Lab
Resources:
Reaction Time Lab ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Bacteria & Viruses EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Characteristics of Life
Viruses
MCAS practice
-Pro vs. Eu Open Response
-Plant vs. Animal Open Response
Resources:
Characteristics of Life ppt
Wed 11/16
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Muscular System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Neuron Info
Reaction Time Demo
Candy Neuron
Feedback Loops
MCAS Practice
Resources:
The Neuron ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Characteristics of Life & Viruses EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Pro vs. Eu
Kingdoms Review Worksheet (pg 1 only)
Organelle Matching
Resources:
Organelles ppt
Tues 11/15:
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out
*All due dates moved to Wed 11/16*
Mon 11/14
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: The Neuron EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Fitness Calculator
Athletic Fitness/Fitness for Life
Fitness Competition
Resources:
Fitness ppt
BLOCK 3:
HW: Organelle Functions EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Domains & Kingdoms EDpuzzle
Kingdoms MCAS Hints
Cell Vocab Mosaic Bingo
Resources:
Cells & Kingdoms Day 2 ppt
Week 2
Fri 11/11:
NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day
Thurs 11/10:
BLOCK 1:
HW: Have a safe long weekend!
Agenda:
Left/Right Brain
Phinneas Gage
10% of the Brain
Endocrine System
Resources:
The Brain ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Have a safe long weekend!
Agenda:
Kingdoms Posters (shortened class)
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Have a safe long weekend!
Agenda:
Midterm
Resources:
N/A
Wed 11/9
BLOCK 1:
HW: Finish any old assignments (term closes tomorrow)
Agenda:
Tougher than the Sun reading
Homeostasis Intro
Nervous System Intro
Parts of the Brain
Resources:
Homeostasis Intro ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: None (test day)
Agenda:
Term 1 Final Exam
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Socrative Review (Student login = GATELY)
Agenda:
Left/Right Brain
Phineas Gage
10% of the Brain
Endocrine System
Resources:
The Brain ppt
Tues 11/8
BLOCK 1, 3 4:
HW:
Block 1: Endocrine System EP
Block 3: Midterm Socrative Practice (Student Login = GATELY)
Block 4: Neurons EP
Agenda:
Science Fair Planning
-Research projects, choose groups, choose testable question
Resources:
Board Configuration 11/8
Mon 11/7
BLOCK 1:
HW: Homeostasis EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Midterm Exam
Resources:
N/A
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Cell Vocab EDpuzzle (watch youtube version here if EP doesn't work)
Agenda:
Cells Intro
Six Kingdoms Lab
Kingdoms Graphic Organizer
Human Cell Exploration
Resources:
Cells & Kingdoms Day 1 ppt
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Endocrine System EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Tougher than the Sun reading
Homeostasis Intro
Nervous System Intro
Parts of the Brain
Resources:
Homeostasis Intro ppt
Week 1
Fri 11/4
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Block 1: Socrative Midterm Review (login = GATELY); Block 4: Homeostasis EDpuzzle
Biochemistry Midterm Review PDF
Agenda:
Review Body Systems
Body Systems Quiz
Review Evolution Test
Resources:
Systems Interactions Review ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: None (test day)
Agenda:
Evolution Test
Resources:
N/A
Thurs 11/3
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Review Systems Study Guide, and complete MCAS OR
Agenda:
Urinary System
Exercise Lab
Resources:
Urinary System ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Study for Evolution test!! -->
Jeopardy
Socrative (Student Login --> GATELY)
Agenda:
Evo MCAS Hints
EVO MCAS Practice (MC/OR)
Evo Socrative Practice
Resources:
Evo MCAS Review ppt
Wed 11/2
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Urinary System EP
Agenda:
Respiratory System Review
Circulatory System
-Video
-Worksheet
-Blood Flow Activity
Review Worksheet
Resources:
Circulatory System ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Finish Antibiotic Resistance worksheet
Agenda:
Human Impact on Natural Selection
-Round Robin activity
Bacterial Evolution
-Overview
-Videos
Antibiotic Resistance Worksheet
Resources:
Bacterial Evolution ppt
Tues 11/1
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Review Respiratory System Vocab
Agenda:
Circulatory System Brainpop
Jigsaw
-Info sheets
-Note sheet
-Labeling
Smoking Videos
Resources:
Respiratory System ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Antibiotic Resistance EP
Agenda:
Sexual Selection
Artificial Selection
-Make your own animal
Resources:
Sexual Selection ppt
Mon 10/31
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Alveoli EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Tonicity
-Worksheet
Salty Suzie Day 2
Membrane Transport Review
-Worksheet (pg 1 only)
Resources:
Tonicity ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Classification MCAS Practice
Agenda:
Taxonomic Rank & Cladograms Notes
Taxonomic Rank Practice
Build-a-cladogram
Cladogram practice
Classification MCAS Practice
Resources:
Classification ppt
October 2016
Week 4
Fri 10/28
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Tonicity EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Finish membrane posters
Membrane transport matching
Salty Suzie Lab Day 1
Cell Membrane Open Response
Resources:
Salty Suzie Lab Day 1 ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Cladograms EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Finish Mechanisms of Evolution posters
Definition of a species/hybrid examples
Evolution Auction
Resources:
Speciation ppt
Thurs 10/27
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Cell Membrane EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Make-a-membrane (phospholipids)
Membrane transport posters
Resources:
Cell Membrane ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Definition of species Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Darwin's Journey
Galapagos Island Video
Mechanisms of Evo Posters
& Gallery Walk
Resources:
Mechanisms of Evolution ppt
Wed 10/26
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: None (test day)
Agenda:
Review Open Response #3
Cells Test
Resources:
Cells Test ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Mechanisms of Evolution EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Review Natural Selection worksheet
Story of Darwin
Galapagos Islands Video
Natural Selection MCAS Open Response
Resources:
Natural Selection 2 ppt
Tues 10/25
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Cells Review on Socrative.com (Student login --> GATELY)
Agenda:
Organelle Function cut & paste
MCAS Open Response Practice
Resources:
Cells Review Day ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Mechanisms of Evolution EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Evidence for Evolution paragraph writing
Natural Selection Info
-Environmental Impact on Human Evo
-Environmental Impact on skin color
-Natural Selection Practice Worksheet (pg 1 & 2 only)
Resources:
Natural Selection ppt (slides 1-11)
Mon 10/24
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: Create venn diagrams for pro vs eu, plant vs animal, and bacteria vs virus (3 total)
Agenda:
Characteristics of Life
Kingdoms Worksheet (pg 1 only)
Viruses
MCAS Practice
Resources:
Life and Viruses ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Natural Selection HW Notes
Agenda:
Biology Specialists Lab
Resources:
Biology Specialists Lab ppt
Week 3
Fri 10/21
BLOCKS 1 & 4:
HW: 2 EDpuzzle videos: 1. Characteristics of Life and 2. Bacteria & Viruses
Agenda:
Organelle Quiz
Cells Computer Practice:
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
Resources:
N/A (See links above)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Evidence for Evolution EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Adaptions & Human Face Change
Analyzing Skulls
Lucy Reading & Questions
Becoming Human Video
Resources:
Human Evolution ppt
Thurs 10/20
BLOCK 1:
HW: Organelle Functions Socrative Review (sign in = GATELY)
Agenda:
Review Evolution Test
Evo Test Open Response Re-Writes
Resources:
Evolution Test Review Day ppt
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: Evolution Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Catalase OR Re-Write
Evolution of Lactose Tolerance
Resources:
Evolution of Lactose Tolerance ppt
*
BLOCK 4:
HW: Organelle Functions Socrative Review (Login = GATELY)
Agenda:
Review Evolution Test
Evo Test Open Response Re-Writes
Resources:
Evolution Test Review Day ppt
Wed 10/19
BLOCK 1: No Class- PSATs (see Tues for HW)
*
BLOCK 3:
HW: "What is Evolution?" Edpuzzle video due Thurs
Agenda:
Review Biochemistry Test
*
BLOCK 4: MCAS Practice (short class) (see Tues for HW)
Tues 10/18
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: Organelle Functions Edpuzzle due Thurs
Agenda:
Kingdoms Posters & Present
Create Word Wall- Cell vocab
Resources:
Cells & Kingdoms Day 2 ppt
*
BLOCK 3
HW: "What is Evolution?" Edpuzzle due Thurs
Agenda:
Enzyme Review
Personal Enzyme Poster
Resources:
N/A
Mon 10/17
BLOCKS 1 &4
HW: Domains & Kingdoms EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Cells Intro
Review Cell Vocab
Microscope Lab
Six Kingdoms graphic organizer
Resources:
Cells & Kingdoms ppt
*
BLOCK 3
HW: Lactose & Lactase EDpuzzle
Agenda:
pH Lab
Resources:
pH Lab ppt
Week 2
Fri 10/14
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: Cells Vocab EDpuzzle (watch youtube video here if Edpuzzle won't play)
Agenda:
Stanley-Miller Experiment
Earth's Timeline
Resources:
Earth's Timeline ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: 2 Edpuzzle videos 1) What is the pH scale? and 2) How pH affects enzyme activity
Agenda:
Stanley-Miller Experiment
Earth's Timeline
Resources:
Earth's Timeline ppt
Thurs 10/13
BLOCKS 1 & 4: Evolution Test (No HW on test day)
BLOCK 3: Biochemistry Test (No HW on test day)
Wed 10/12
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: Study for test! Study software --> www.socrative.com (Student Login: GATELY)
Agenda:
Evolution Review Day
Resources:
Evolution Review Day ppt
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BLOCK 3:
HW: Study for test! Study software --> Biochemistry Jeopardy & Quizlet Flashcards
Agenda:
Biomolecules Organizer Chart (Review)
Enzyme Demo & Virtual Lab & Graphing
Resources:
Enzymes ppt
Tues 10/11
BLOCK 1 & 4
HW: Evolution MCAS Open Response
Agenda:
Classification & Cladograms
Cladogram worksheet
Classification MCAS Practice
Resources:
Classification & Cladograms ppt
BLOCK 3
HW: Practice Flashcards
Agenda:
Practice Biomolecules- card sort & chart
Protein/Nucleic Acid Review & MCAS Practice
Resources:
Proteins & Enzymes ppt
Mon 10/10
NO SCHOOL- Columbus Day
Week 1
Fri 10/7
Sub Work- Ms. Gately out
Thurs 10/6
BLOCK 1
HW: Bacterial Evolution EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Sexual Selection
Bacterial Evolution
Resources:
Sexual Selection & Bacterial Evolution ppt
BLOCK 3
HW: Enzymes Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Proteins & Nucleic Acids
Build candy DNA
Build Protein
Resources:
Proteins & Nucleic Acids ppt
BLOCK 4
HW: None (CWA)
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment #1
Wed 10/5
BLOCK 1
HW: None (reward for good behavior)
Agenda:
Evolution MCAS Practice MC
Evolution Auction
Resources:
Evolution Auction ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: None (CWA)
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment #1
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BLOCK 4
HW: Bacterial Evolution EDpuzzle
Agenda:
Sexual Selection
Bacterial Evolution
Resources:
Sexual Selection & Bacterial Evolution ppt
Tues 10/4
BLOCK 1
HW: Mechanisms of Evolution Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Evidence for Evo Review
Charles Darwin Facts
Finch Evolution
Natural Selection MCAS Response
Resources:
Evolution Facts 2 ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: Protein Video Notes
Agenda:
Lipids Notes (from Info Sheet) & Demo
Mon 10/3
BLOCK 1
HW: None (CWA)
Agenda:
Common Writing Assessment
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BLOCK 3
HW: Lipids Edpuzzle video
Agenda:
Carb Review
Glucose notes
Anorexia Nervosa reading
Carb MCAS Questions & Review
Resources:
Carbs Day 2 ppt
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BLOCK 4
HW: Mechanisms of Evolution Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Evidence for Evo Review
Charles Darwin Facts
Finch Evolution
Natural Selection MCAS Response
Resources:
Evolution Facts 2 ppt
September 2016
Week 4
Friday 9/30
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: Natural Selection HW Notes on Edpuzzle (youtube link here)
Agenda:
Biology Specialists Lab
Resources:
Biology Specialists Lab ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: 2 Edpuzzle videos: "Protein Structure & Function", "Nucleic Acid Basics"
Agenda:
Carb Guided Notes & Info Sheet
Carb Indicator Lab
Resources:
Carb Indicator Lab ppt
Thurs 9/29
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: Evidence for Evolution Edpuzzle video
Agenda:
Review Biochemistry Test
Catalase Re-write
Adaptations Intro
Lucy Reading
Environmental Factors influencing evolution & timeline
Resources:
Human Evolution ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: Biomolecules Edpuzzle Video
Agenda:
Finish Experimental Design ?s Review (see Wed for link)
Review Graphing & Data Questions Packet (see Wed for link)
Experimental Design Mini Quiz
Intro to Biomolecules
Resources:
Experiments Wrap-Up ppt
Wed 9/28
BLOCKS 1 & 4
HW: "What is Evolution?" Edpuzzle video
Agenda:
pH Lab share out
Enzymes Trends notes
Evolution of Lactose Tolerance reading
& video
Resources:
Evolution of Lactose Tolerance ppt
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BLOCK 3
HW: Finish Graphing & Data questions packet
Agenda:
Review Experimental Design ?'s
Graphing Worksheet
Graphing & Data Questions packet
Resources:
Experiments & Graphing ppt
Tues 9/27
BLOCKS 1 & 4 (Bio 1 & 2)
HW: 2 Edpuzzle videos- "What is the pH scale?" & "How pH influences enzyme activity"
Agenda:
pH Lab
Resources:
pH Lab ppt
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A)
HW: Experimental Design ?'s
Agenda:
Soap & Water Lab
Resources:
Soap & Water Lab ppt
Mon 9/26
Ms. Gately out- complete sub work during class
September 2016
Week 3
Fri 9/23
BLOCK 1 (Bio 1)
HW: Glucose open response
Hint #1: Why We Need Glucose pdf
Hint #2: Glycogen is a large sugar molecule that stores glucose for humans
Starch is a large sugar molecule that stores glucose for plants
Agenda:
Catalase Lab part B
Abstract Writing
Glucose uptake planning/presentations
Resources:
N/A
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A)
HW: Catch up on EDpuzzle videos (Variables video is most recent one)
Agenda:
Oreos & Milk Lab
Resources:
N/A
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BLOCK 4 (Bio 2)
HW: Glucose open response
Hint #1: Why We Need Glucose pdf
Hint #2: Glycogen is a large sugar molecule that stores glucose for humans
Starch is a large sugar molecule that stores glucose for plant
Agenda:
Glucose uptake reading & mini posters
Presentations
Resources:
N/A
Thurs 9/22
BLOCKS 1 (Bio 1) & 4 (Bio 2)
HW: None (test day)
Agenda:
Biochemistry Test
Resources:
N/A
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A)
HW: Variables video on Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Testable Questions & Worksheet
Experimental Design packet (sticky notes)
Resources:
Scientific Variables ppt
Wed 9/21
BLOCKS 1 & 4 (Bio 1 & 2)
HW: Study for Biochemistry test! See resources under Tuesday's HW above
Agenda:
Catalase Enzyme Lab
Resources:
Enzyme Lab ppt slides 1-10
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A):
HW: Water notes Edpuzzle
Agenda:
Water Properties Lab & Notes
Resources:
Water Lab ppt
Tues 9/20
BLOCKS 1 & 4 (Bio 1 & 2):
HW: Play jeopardy game at home: Biochemistry Jeopardy or practice Flashcards
Agenda:
Finish personal enzyme posters
Word Association Game
Biochemistry Jeopardy
Resources:
Biochemistry Review Day ppt
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A):
HW: CER video notes and CHNOPS video notes on Edpuzzle.com
Agenda:
CER notes
Inquiry Boxes
Using CER to defend CHNOPS
Resources:
CER & CHNOPS ppt
CHNOPS youtube video
Mon 9/19
BLOCKS 1 & 4 (Bio 1 & 2):
HW: Edpuzzle video on Enzymes
Agenda:
Build-a-Protein
Enzyme Notes & Demo
Personal Enzyme Poster
Resources:
Proteins & Enzymes ppt
Enzyme HW Notes youtube video
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BLOCK 3 (Bio 1A):
HW: CHNOPS HW video on Edpuzzle.com (new students only)
Agenda:
Prior Students of Ms. Gately... Study Guide poster project
New Students...
Class introductions
Class procedures
Journal setup
Letter to the Teacher
Resources:
Day 1 & CER ppt
CHNOPS HW Notes youtube video
Week 2
(Agendas for Bio 1 & 2)
Fri 9/16
HW: Edpuzzle video on proteins w/ associated guided notes
Agenda:
Quick Carb Review
Lipids Notes (from Info Sheet) & Demo
Nucleic Acids & Protein Notes & Info Sheet
Build-a-DNA
Build-a-Protein
Resources:
Lipids, Proteins & Nucleic Acids ppt
Thurs 9/15
HW: Two Edpuzzle videos on Nucleic Acids & Protein Structure/Function
Agenda:
Carb Guided Notes & Info Sheet
Lab Safety
Carb Indicator Lab
Resources:
Carb Indicator Lab ppt
Wed 9/14
HW: Edpuzzle video on Biological Molecules
Agenda:
Experimental Design Questions
Water Properties Review
Soap & Water Lab
Resources:
Water and Soap Lab ppt
Tues 9/13
HW: Video on Water Properties is uploaded to Edpuzzle. Watch video, answer questions, and define the following words in your journal using the definitions from the video: hydrogen bond, polar (block 1 and 3 already have these), cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, specific heat
If you have an account but are not part of my class, here are the codes you will need:
Block 1 = buchule, Block 3 = bubjira, Block 4 = pajegum
Agenda:
CHNOPS MCAS Practice
Water Notes
Water Lab
Experimental Design Questions
Resources:
Water Notes and Lab ppt
Water Properties youtube video
Mon 9/12
HW: REAL HOMEWORK VIDEO --> CHNOPS HW Notes (Due Tuesday 9/13 by 4am)
CER HW Video or Edpuzzle.com (sign in and the video is already assigned)
**Remember to fill in Google form above! Click green button!**
Agenda:
Letter to the Teacher
Inquiry Boxes
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning
-flowchart
HW Video Practice
Resources:
Inquiry & Claims ppt
CHNOPS HW Notes youtube version
Week 1
(Agendas for Bio 1 & 2)
Fri 9/9
HW: Complete Welcome Packet (see Thurs for link)
Agenda:
App Sign-Up
Journal Setup
Oobleck Lab
Resources: Day Two 9.9.16 ppt
Thurs 9/8
HW: Complete Welcome Packet
Agenda:
Introductions
Class Info:
-Rules/procedures
-Class Website
-Class Dojo/Remind/Edpuzzle
-Flipped classroom
Group Activities:
-Saving Sam
-Spaghetti/Marshmellows
-Cup Stacking (if time)
Resources:
First Day 9.8.16 ppt