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Academic Biology Learning Goals: 9/1-9/5 What’s Due Today?

Mon. No School

Tues.A

Save Fred LabThe learner will understand how to use the scientific method to solve a problem.

Lego LabThe learner will understand how to produce and evaluate a procedure to build a Lego structure.

Wed.B

Lego LabThe learner will understand how to produce and evaluate a procedure to build a Lego structure.

Signed Syllabus

Thurs.A

Nature of Science OutlineThe learner will understand the steps of the scientific method.

Fri.B

Nature of Science OutlineThe learner will understand the steps of the scientific method.

Nature of Science DiscussionThe learner will understand and explain why it is important for scientists to use common measurements and naming conventions.

Next Week: Monday- completed Nature of Science outline due


Mon.A

Simpson’s Scientific Method PracticeThe learner will understand how to identify the parts of a controlled experiment from a given experimental setup.Bio Bird LabThe learner will understand how to use the scientific method to design and carry out a controlled experiment.

Nature of Science Outline due

Tues.B

Bio BirdThe learner will understand how to use the scientific method to design and carry out a controlled experiment.

Wed.A

Lab Equipment StationsThe learner will understand and describe the proper use of common Biology lab equipment.Measurement Stations LabThe learner will understand how to correctly identify measurements of volume, temperature, and length using lab equipment.

Thurs.B

Measurement Stations LabThe learner will understand how to correctly identify measurements of volume, temperature, and length using lab equipment.

Fri.A

Metric ManiaThe learner will understand how to use lab equipment to correctly measure and convert SI measurements.Lab SafetyThe learner will understand the importance of safety rules and identify safety issues in a given scenario.

Next Week:


Mon.B

Lab SafetyThe learner will understand the importance of safety rules and identify safety issues in a given scenario.Grasping GraphingThe learner will understand when to use and how to properly construct a line, bar, and circle graph from a data table.

Tues.A

Graphing and Interpreting DataThe learner will understand how to interpret data from a given graph.Scientist HeroThe learner will understand the fields of Biology and explain the importance of the work a chosen scientist has contributed to their field.

Wed.B

Scientist HeroThe learner will understand the fields of Biology and explain the importance of the work a chosen scientist has contributed to their field.

Thurs.A


4th pd. will present 2nd pd.

Fri.B


All pds. present

Coming Up: Nature of Science Unit Test 9/29


Mon.A

Proof of Life LabThe learner will understand and evaluate living and non-living things to find commonalities.Observing Characteristics of LifeThe learner will understand, identify, observe, and describe characteristics of life shown in a video clip.

Tues.B

Observing Characteristics of LifeThe learner will understand, identify, observe, and describe characteristics of life shown in a video clip.Mystery Tube LabThe learner will understand how theories can be developed and tested and understand observations and inferences.

Wed.A

Mystery Tube LabThe learner will understand how theories can be developed and tested and understand observations and inferences.NOVA: The Unknown WorldThe learner will understand and describe common microscopic organisms in the world around us.

Thurs.B

NOVA: The Unknown WorldThe learner will The learner will understand and describe common microscopic organisms in the world around us.Microscopes DiscussionThe learner will understand how to use a microscope.

Fri.A

Pond Water LabThe learner will understand how to use a microscope to identify organisms living in pond water.Biochem OutlineThe learner will understand the chemical and physical properties of matter.

Coming Up: Nature of Science Unit Test 9/29


Mon.B

Biochemistry OutlineThe learner will understand the chemical and physical properties of matter.Nature of Science Unit Test-all previous for the unit

Tues.A

Cereal Atomic ModelThe learner will understand the structure of atoms.

Atoms and P. Table Video Questions due

Wed.B

Cereal Atomic ModelThe learner will understand the structure of atoms.Bonding LabThe learner will understand ionic and covalent bonding by drawing Lewis dot structures.

Biochem Outline due

Thurs.A

Bonding LabThe learner will understand ionic and covalent bonding by drawing Lewis dot structures.Intro to pHThe learner will understand pH.

Fri.B

Intro to pHThe learner will understand pH.Indicators LabThe learner will understand how chemical indicators are used to detect pH.

Next Week:


Mon.A

Indicators LabThe learner will understand how chemical indicators are used to detect pH.

Tues.B

Indicators LabThe learner will understand how chemical indicators are used to detect pH.Buffers LabThe learner will understand and explain how a buffer can act in your body to maintain homeostasis.

Wed.A

Water LabThe learner will understand the properties of water.

Thurs.B

Water LabThe learner will understand the properties of water.

Fri.A

Water LabThe learner will understand the properties of water.Water Molecule Building LabThe learner will understand hydrogen bonding within water molecules.

Next Week: Counting Atoms and Review wksht. due Tuesday


Mon. No School

Tues.B

Water Molecule Building LabThe learner will understand hydrogen bonding within water molecules.Organic Molecules PacketThe learner will understand the structure of organic molecules.

Counting Atoms and Review wksht.

Wed.A

Organic Molecules PacketThe learner will understand the structure of organic molecules.

Thurs.B

Organic Molecules PacketThe learner will understand the structure of organic molecules.ID Chemical Compounds LabThe learner will understand how to determine the class of organic molecule from a given structure.

Fri.A

Organic Molecules BuildingThe learner will understand how to build and identify organic molecules from given instructions.

Next Week: Pd. 4: Org. Mol Building due Monday Pd. 6: Org Mol Building due Tuesday

Academic Biology Learning Goals: 10/210/24 What’s Due Today?

Mon.B

Organic Molecules BuildingThe learner will understand how to build and identify organic molecules from given instructions.Amino Acids WebquestThe learner will understand and describe how amino acids join together through dehydration synthesis to form polymers.

Tues.A

Enzyme Liver LabThe learner will understand and explain how pH affects enzyme function.

Enzyme Liver Lab Pre-Lab Q’s

Wed.B

Enzyme Liver LabThe learner will understand and explain how pH affects enzyme function.

Thurs.A

Enzyme Liver LabThe learner will understand and explain how pH affects enzyme function.Lipids and Carbs OnlineThe learner will understand and explain the structure/function relationship of carbohydrates and lipids.

Fri.B

Lipids and Carbs OnlineThe learner will understand and explain the structure/function relationship of carbohydrates and lipids.NOVA: Where Did We Come From?The learner will understand and explain how life originated from the basic chemicals found on early earth.

Next Week: Biochemistry Test Wednesday (10/29)


Mon. No School

Tues.A

NOVA: Where Did We Come From?The learner will understand and explain how life originated from the basic chemicals found on early earth.Cells Unit OutlineThe learner will understand the structure and function of the cell.

Wed.B

Cells Unit OutlineThe learner will understand the structure and function of the cell.Biochemistry Unit Test-all previous learning goals for the unit

Cells Unit Outline due next Wednesday (11/5)

Thurs.A

Biochemistry Unit Test Corrections-all previous learning goals for the unitCells Mind MapThe learner will be able to understand cell organelles’ structure and function by relating organelles to parts of a chosen theme.

Fri.B

Cells Mind MapThe learner will be able to understand cell organelles’ structure and function by relating organelles to parts of a chosen theme.

Short Answer Test Corrections

Next Week: Cells Mind Map due Thursday (submitted correctly to the form) Cells Unit Outline due Wednesday


Mon. No School

Tues. No School

Wed.A

Cells Mind MapThe learner will be able to understand cell organelles’ structure and function by relating organelles to parts of a chosen theme.Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Campaign ProjectThe student will be able to understand and compare the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Cells Unit Outline due

Thurs.B

Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Campaign ProjectThe student will be able to understand and compare the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

-Cell Mind Map due

Fri.A

Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Campaign ProjectThe student will be able to understand and compare the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

5th pd: presentations start

Next Week: all classes continue presentations on Monday

Wed. 11/5 Explain how the ER and golgi facilitate the

transport of materials within a cell. Thurs. 11/6

Describe 3 ways eukaryotes and prokaryotes differ.

Fri. 11/7 A student is looking at a cell under a microscope.

How would they know whether they are looking at a prokaryotic cell or a eukaryotic cell?


Mon.B

Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Campaign Project- PresentationsThe student will be able to understand and compare the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Tues.A

Build Your Own Cell Membrane LabThe learner will understand the structure and function of the cell membrane. Pd. 4/5: HW: Post-lab questions

Wed.B

Build Your Own Cell Membrane LabThe learner will understand the structure and function of the cell membrane.

Thurs.A

Microscopy Review Lab- (Field of View)The learner will understand field of view and estimate cell sizes.Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells OnlineThe learner will understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

BYO membrane due

Fri.B

Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells OnlineThe learner will understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Due at end of period

Next Week: -cell membrane’s role in maintaining homeostasis

Mon. 11/10- review from Friday Explain how the ER and golgi facilitate the transport of

materials within a cell. Describe 3 ways eukaryotes and prokaryotes differ. A student is looking at a cell under a microscope. How

would they know whether they are looking at a prokaryotic cell or a eukaryotic cell?

Tues 11/11 Describe how the structure of the plasma

membrane allows it to function as a regulatory structure and/or protective barrier for a cell.


Mon.A

FOV Lab and Pro v. Eu Webquest ReviewThe learner will understand how to estimate cell sizes by calculating the size of the field of view. The learner will understand how the ER and golgi body facilitate membrane transport within a cell.Comparing Cell Types Microscopy LabThe learner will be able to understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells.

Tues.B

Comparing Cell Types Microscopy LabThe learner will be able to understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells.

Wed.A

Comparing Cell Types Microscopy LabThe learner will be able to understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells. HW: Membrane Transport wksht. (due Monday)

Thurs.B

Comparing Cell Types Microscopy LabThe learner will be able to understand and compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic (plant and animal) cells.

Comparing Cell Types Lab due @ end of pd.

Fri.A

Cells: Mid-unit Review-all previous for unit

Next Week: Membrane Transport wksht. Due Monday 11/24Cells Unit Test Wednesday Dec. 3rd

Mon 11/17 (review from Tuesday) Describe how the structure of the plasma

membrane allows it to function as a regulatory structure and/or protective barrier for a cell.

Academic Biology Learning Goals: 11/24 What’s Due Today?

Mon.B

Cells: Mid-unit Review-all previous for unitEgg Lab (day 1 and 2)The learner will understand and investigate osmosis in a cell.

Membrane Transport HW due

Tues.A

Egg Lab (day 3)The learner will understand and investigate osmosis in a cell.Osmosis / Diffusion PracticeThe learner will understand the processes of diffusion and osmosis.

Wed.B

Osmosis / Diffusion PracticeThe learner will understand the processes of diffusion and osmosis.Dialysis Tubing LabThe student will understand and investigate diffusion through dialysis tubing.

-Egg Lab

-Os/Dif/Active/ Passive wksht.

Thurs.A Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri.B

No School

Next Week: test review, Cells Test Wed. Dec. 3rd


Mon. No School

Tues.A

Cells Unit Test Review-all previous for the unitHomeostasis Group ProjectThe learner will understand how organisms maintain homeostasis.

Wed.B

Cells Unit Test-all previous for the unitHomeostasis Group ProjectThe learner will understand how organisms maintain homeostasis.

Thurs.A

Homeostasis Group ProjectThe learner will understand how organisms maintain homeostasis.DNA Notes Outline/DiscussionThe learner will understand nucleic acids and protein synthesis.

Fri.B

Homeostasis Group Project (Presentations)The learner will understand how organisms maintain homeostasis.DNA Notes Outline/DiscussionThe learner will understand nucleic acids and protein synthesis.

Next Week: DNA outline due Tuesday

Academic Biology Learning Goals: week of 12/8 What’s Due Today?

Mon.A

DNA Structure and Replication DiscussionThe learner will understand the structure of DNA and the process of replication.DNA Modeling LabThe learner will understand the structure of DNA by building a model of their own DNA sequence and identifying the components of a nucleotide, complementary base pairing, hydrogen bonding, purines, pyrimidines, coding, and non-coding strands.

Tues.B

DNA Modeling LabThe learner will understand the structure of DNA by building a model of their own DNA sequence and identifying the components of a nucleotide, complementary base pairing, hydrogen bonding, purines, pyrimidines, coding, and non-coding strands.DNA Replication LabThe learner will understand the process of DNA replication by building a model and demonstrating complementary base pairing, the role of DNA polymerase, unzipping, breaking of hydrogen bonds, template DNA strands, and newly-synthesized DNA strands.

-DNA Outline dueHW: Structure and Replication Summary wksht.

Wed.-APresentationSchedule

Protein Synthesis DiscussionThe learner will understand the process of transcription and translation.Transcription LabThe learner will understand the process of transcription by creating and explaining a model.

-Structure and Replication Summary wksht. -DNA modeling and replication

Thurs.-BHour of Code2-hr delay schedule

Transcription LabThe learner will understand the process of transcription by creating and explaining a model.Translation LabThe learner will understand the process of translation by creating and explaining a model.

Fri.A

Human V. Cow LabThe learner will understand that the process of transcription and translation are similar in all organisms.Photo 51The learner will understand the history and scientific techniques behind determining the structure of DNA.

Next Week: Transcription, Translation, Human v. Cow all stapled together to hand in MondayDNA Unit Test Thursday


Mon.B

Photo 51The learner will understand the history and scientific techniques behind determining the structure of DNA.

Transcription, Translation, Human v. Cow

Tues.A

DNA to DiseaseThe learner will understand and apply transcription and translation to a real-world problem.Gene Regulation OnlineThe learner will understand and simulate gene regulation.

Wed.B

Gene Regulation OnlineThe learner will understand and simulate gene regulation.DNA Test Review Game-all previous learning goals for the unit

Thurs.A

DNA Unit Test-all previous learning goals for the unitGene Regulation OnlineThe learner will understand and simulate gene regulation.

Fri.B

Gene Regulation OnlineThe learner will understand and simulate gene regulation.

Gene Regulation Online due Monday

Next Week: Gene Regulation Online due Monday

Tues. 12/16 : Write the question and answer in your journal.1. Why is the order of the bases on DNA important?2. What is the result of replication?3. What is gene expression?4. What are the two steps of gene expression?5. What are three differences between DNA and

RNA?6. What do the codons on mRNA specifiy?7. What does the codon AUG do?8. What makes the ribosomes release a newly-

formed polypeptide chain?

Academic Biology Learning Goals: Week of 12/22 What’s Due Today?

Mon.A

Pd. 4: Diffusion and Cell Size Agar LabThe leaner will understand and investigate the relationship between cell size and rate of diffusion.Pd. 6 Cell Division Unit OutlineThe learner will understand cell division.

Gene Regulation Online due

Tues.B

Pd. 4: Cell Division Unit OutlineThe learner will understand cell division.Pd. 6: Diffusion and Cell Size Agar LabThe leaner will understand and investigate the relationship between cell size and rate of diffusion.

Wed. No School

Thurs. No School

Fri. No School

Next Week: Have a great break! -Cell Division (Mitosis/Meiosis) outline/notes due Tuesday 1/6


Mon.A

Cell Division Unit OutlineThe learner will understand cell division.Mitosis DiscussionThe learner will understand mitosis and cytokinesis.

Tues.B

Mitosis DiscussionThe learner will understand mitosis and cytokinesis.Mitosis Pop Bead LabThe learner will understand and model the events of the cell cycle. HW: Time for the Cell Cycle Lab Pre-Lab Questions

Cell Division (Mitosis/Meiosis) Outline/Notes

Wed.A

Mitosis Pop Bead LabThe learner will understand and model the events of the cell cycle.Time for the Cell Cycle Lab The learner will investigate and understand the amount of time cells spend in each phase of the cell cycle. HW: Cell Reproduction Timing w.s.

Thurs.B

Time for the Cell Cycle LabThe learner will investigate and understand the amount of time cells spend in each phase of the cell cycle. HW: Cell Reproduction Timing w.s.Mitosis ReviewThe learner will understand mitosis and cytokinesis.

Fri.A

Meiosis Outline Drawings and WebquestThe learner will understand meiosis.

Next Week: Meiosis Outline Drawings and Webquest due @ end of class Tuesday


Mon.B

Meiosis Outline Drawings and WebquestThe learner will understand meiosis.

Tues.A

Meiosis Outline Drawings and WebquestThe learner will understand meiosis.Pop Bead Meiosis ModelingThe student will understand and model the process of meiosis.

Meiosis Outline Drawings and Webquest due @ end of period

Wed.B

Pop Bead Meiosis ModelingThe student will understand and model the process of meiosis.

Thurs.A

Re-Capping ChromosomesThe learner will understand the structure and function of chromosomes.Cancer Lab (online)The student will understand how cancer works and explore possible treatments.

Pop Bead Meiosis due

Fri.B

Cancer Lab (online)The student will understand how cancer works and explore possible treatments.

Re-Capping Chromosomes due

Next Week: Cancer Lab due Tuesday, Cell Division Unit Test Wednesday

Academic Biology Learning Goals: 1/19 What’s Due Today?

Mon. No School

Tues.A

Cell Division ReviewThe learner will understand the processes and outcomes of mitosis and meiosis.Genetics Notes/OutlineThe learner will understand and explain the functional relationship between DNA, genes, alleles, and chromosomes and their roles in inheritance.

Wed.B

Genetics Notes/OutlineThe learner will understand and explain the functional relationship between DNA, genes, alleles, and chromosomes and their roles in inheritance.Cell Division Unit Test-all previous learning goals for the unit

Thurs.A

Probability and Genetics LabThe student will understand and investigate how probability works.Modeling Genetic Inheritance LabThe student will understand and model monohybrid inheritance.

Fri.B

Modeling Genetic Inheritance LabThe student will understand and model monohybrid inheritance.

Pd. 4/5-Prob. & Genetics lab -Genetics Notes/Outline

Next Week: pd.6: Prob. and Genetics Lab due Tuesday


Mon. No School

Tues.A

Modeling Lab/ Karyotyping Lab onlineThe learner will understand and create a karyotype.Monohybrid Practice Problems (1)The learner will understand and analyze the ratio of possible outcomes of monohybrid crosses.

-Pd. 6: Prob. & Gen.

Wed.B

Monohybrid Practice Problems (1)Monohybrid Practice Problems (2)The learner will understand and analyze the ratio of possible outcomes of monohybrid crosses.

-Modeling Gen. Inher.-Karyotyping Lab

Thurs.A

Dihybrid PracticeThe learner will understand and analyze the ratio of possible outcomes of dihybrid crosses.Sex-Linked InheritanceThe learner will understand and analyze the ratio of possible outcomes of sex-linked inheritance.

Fri.B

Genetics Vocab QuizSex-Linked InheritanceThe learner will understand and analyze the ratio of possible outcomes of sex-linked inheritance.Blood Typing online LabThe learner will understand and predict the pattern of inheritance in blood typing.

Next Week: Blood Typing lab due Tuesday


Mon.A

Beyond MendelThe student will understand and analyze the ratio and possible outcomes of incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, co-dominance, and sex-influenced patterns of inheritance.

Tues.B

Beyond MendelThe student will understand and analyze the ratio and possible outcomes of incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, co-dominance, and sex-influenced patterns of inheritance.Pedigree LabThe student will understand pedigrees by analyzing and designing pedigrees from given family histories.

Blood Typing Lab due

Wed.A

Pedigree LabThe student will understand pedigrees by analyzing and designing pedigrees from given family histories.Polygenic Challenge LabThe student will understand and model the inheritance of polygenic risk factors within a family.

Thurs.B

Polygenic Challenge LabThe student will understand and model the inheritance of polygenic risk factors within a family.Mutations LabThe student will understand and model how genetic mutations alter the DNA sequence and may or may not affect the phenotype.

Pedigree Lab

Fri.A

Chimera VideoThe student will understand the process resulting in a chimera.Blue People Case StudyThe learner will understand and analyze a real-life case study of a trait in a small population.

-Polygenic Lab-Mutations Lab

Next Week:


Mon.B

Blue People Case StudyThe learner will understand and analyze a real-life case study of a trait in a small population.Biotechnology ResearchThe student will understand and be able to explain how genetic engineering has impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and agriculture.

Tues.A

Biotechnology ResearchThe student will understand and be able to explain how genetic engineering has impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and agriculture.DNA to Disease ProjectThe learner will understand the pattern of inheritance of genetic disorders.

Wed.B

DNA to Disease ProjectThe learner will understand the pattern of inheritance of genetic disorders.

Biotech. Presentations

Thurs.A

Biotechnology Research- (view and take notes on presentations)The student will understand and be able to explain how genetic engineering has impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and agriculture.DNA to Disease Project PresentationsThe learner will understand the pattern of inheritance of genetic disorders.

-DNA to Disease projects due

Fri.B

DNA to Disease Project PresentationsThe learner will understand the pattern of inheritance of genetic disorders.

-Biotechnology notes

Next Week: Genetics Unit Test Friday 2/20


Mon. No School

Tues.A

Genetic Technology WebcheckerThe learner will be able to explain the process and importance of cloning, transgenic modification, and gel electrophoresis.

-Biotechnology notes

Wed.B

Genetic Technology WebcheckerThe learner will be able to explain the process and importance of cloning, transgenic modification, and gel electrophoresis.

Thurs.A

Genetics Test Review-all previous learning goals for the unitEvolution Unit OutlineThe learner will understand artificial selection and natural selection and how they lead to evolution.

Gen. Tech. Webchecker due

Fri.B

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Next Week: Evolution Unit Outline due Wednesday


Mon.B

Evolution Unit OutlineThe learner will understand artificial selection and natural selection and how they lead to evolution.Genetics Unit Test-all previous learning goals for the unit

Tues.A

Timeline History of the EarthThe student will understand and complete a timeline of the history of the earth.

Wed.B

Timeline History of the EarthThe learner will understand and complete a timeline of the history of the earth.Wooly Worm LabThe learner will understand and model how natural selection can impact allele frequencies of a population.

Thurs.A

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Lab The learner will be able to model and explain how bacteria can become antibiotic resistant. HW: MRSA Article

-Timeline -Evolution Unit Outline due

Fri.B

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria LabThe learner will understand, model, and be able to explain how bacteria can become antibiotic resistant. HW: MRSA ArticleGene Pond LabThe learner will be able to explain and model how natural selection can impact allele frequencies of a population.

Next Week: Monday- AB Bacteria Lab and MRSA Article Questions due


Mon.A

Gene Pond LabThe learner will be able to explain and model how natural selection can impact allele frequencies of a population.Evolution of Dogs VideoThe learner will understand and explain how domesticated dogs today evolved from wolves.

MRSA Article Questions dueAB Bacteria Lab

Tues.B

Evolution of Dogs VideoThe learner will understand and explain how artificial selection and natural selection led to the dogs that we know today.

Wed. -----Snow Day------

Thurs. -----Snow Day------

Fri.A

Critter Cards LabThe learner will understand, create, interpret, and explain examples of evidence for evolution.

Next Week: Monday- Critter Cards all pds. – due TuesdayEvolution Vocab Quiz Thursday


Mon.B

Critter Cards LabThe learner will understand, create, interpret, and explain examples of evidence for evolution.HW: Are We Evolving? Article and Questions

Tues.A

Pred/Prey LabThe learner will understand and investigate and explain how adaptations affect the fitness of individuals in a population.Allele Frequencies Online LabThe learner will understand and model how allele frequencies change within a population in relation to changing environmental conditions.

-Critter Cards Lab-Are We Evolving Article due

Wed.B

Allele Frequencies Online LabThe learner will understand and model how allele frequencies change within a population in relation to changing environmental conditions.

Pred/Prey Lab

Thurs.A

Evolution Vocab QuizSpeciation LabThe student will understand and identify the mechanism of speciation for given examples.

Allele Freq. Lab

Fri.B

Speciation LabThe student will understand and identify the mechanism of speciation for given examples.Galapagos VideoThe learner will understand, identify, and describe similarities and differences between populations in different locations with similar habitats.

Next Week: Wednesday- Evolution Unit Test


Mon.A

Evolution Test Review-all previous learning goalsBioenergetics (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) Outline/NotesThe learner will understand photosynthesis and respiration.

Speciation Lab

Tues.B

Bioenergetics (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) Outline/NotesThe learner will understand photosynthesis and respiration.Leaf Parts LabThe learner will understand the parts and functions of a leaf and their role in photosynthesis.

Wed.A

Evolution Unit Test-all previous learning goalsLeaf Parts LabThe learner will understand the parts and functions of a leaf and their role in photosynthesis.

Thurs.B

Leaf Parts LabThe learner will understand the parts and functions of a leaf and their role in photosynthesis.Photosynthesis Online SimulationThe learner will understand and compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration.

Photosynthesis Outline/Notes (pg. 47-52)

Fri.A

Photosynthesis Online SimulationThe learner will understand and compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration.ATP Online/ Photosynthesis Concept MapThe learner will understand the role of ATP in energy transformations in organisms. HW: Absorption of Chlorophyll wksht.

Leaf Parts Lab

Next Week: due Monday- Photosynthesis Online, Abs. of Chlorophyll wksht.-Photofinish lab, Photosynthesis Unit Test on Friday


Mon.B

Photosynthesis Online SimulationThe learner will understand and compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration.Photofinish LabThe learner will understand and investigate factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Tues.A

Photofinish LabThe learner will understand and investigate factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Photofinish Pre-Lab Questions

Wed.B

Photofinish LabThe learner will understand and investigate factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.

Thurs.A

Photosynthesis Test Review-all previous for the unitCellular Respiration Outline (pg. 55-58)The learner will understand the process of cellular respiration.

Fri.B

Photosynthsis Unit Test-all previous for the unitCellular Respiration Outline (pg. 55-58)The learner will understand the process of cellular respiration.

Photofinish Lab

Next Week: Cellular Respiration – outline (pg. 55-58) due Tuesday


Mon.A

Calorie LabThe learner will understand the stored energy in food.Yeast LabThe student will design and investigate an experiment to test the effects of variables on the rate of cellular respiration by yeast.

Tues.B

Yeast LabThe student will design and investigate an experiment to test the effects of variables on the rate of cellular respiration by yeast. HW: Cellular Respiration Concept Map

-Respiration Outline/notes (pgs. 55-58)-Calorie Lab

Wed.A

Yeast LabThe student will design and investigate an experiment to test the effects of variables on the rate of cellular respiration by yeast.

-Cell Resp. Concept Map

Thurs.B

No School

Fri.A

No School

Next Week: Yeast Lab through Thursday, due on Friday


Mon. No School

Tues.B

Yeast LabThe student will design and investigate an experiment to test the effects of variables on the rate of cellular respiration by yeast. HW: Overview: Respiration and Fermentation (use Parrot book)

Pd. 4: Cell Resp Concept Map

Wed.A


Thurs.B


Fri.A

Cellular Respiration Keystone Review-all previous learning goals for the unitEcology Unit Outline/Notes (pg. 111-118 skip Biomes chart pg. 115-116)The learner will understand the levels of ecological organization.

-Overview Resp. Ferm.-Yeast Lab

Next Week: Monday- Cellular Resp. Unit Test Wednesday- Ecology Unit Outline due


Mon.B

Ecology Unit Outline/Notes (pg. 111-118 skip Biomes chart pg. 115-116)The learner will understand the levels of ecological organization.Cellular Respiration/Fermentation Unit Test-all previous for the unit

Tues.A

Interconnected Ecosystems Lab (Online)The learner will understand and describe biotic interactions in an ecosystem (e.g. competition, predation, symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)).

Wed.B

Interconnected Ecosystems Lab (Online)The learner will understand and describe biotic interactions in an ecosystem (e.g. competition, predation, symbiosis (mutualism, commensalism, parasitism)).Ecological Footprint LabThe learner will understand and evaluate how their daily choices impact the environment and identify ways to reduce their ecological footprint.

Ecology Unit Outline

Thurs.A

Biotic Interactions LabThe learner will understand and be able to describe biotic interactions in an ecosystem (e.g. competition, predation, symbiosis).

Fri.B

Biotic Interactions LabThe learner will understand and be able to describe biotic interactions in an ecosystem (e.g. competition, predation, symbiosis).Biomes ChartThe learner will understand biotic and abiotic factors in biomes.

Next Week:

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