Chemistry

Ecology

Cells

DNA

Genetics

Evolution

Winter final

 

Class map

Thoreau assignment

Peanut study

Build PB&J

Scruples pg.1 pg.2

Carbohydrate lab

WASL 2002#7 pg.1 pg.2

WASL Ice cream pg.1 pg.2/3

Pond field trip

Pollution lab

Soil lab

Soda Bottle lab

Osmosis lab

Simile project (cell is like a _)

Chr/spec lab pg.1 pg.2

DNA modeling

DNA extraction activity

Genetics/monohybrid lab

Hardy-Weinberg questions

Alternative pedigree

Ultimate pedigree challenge

Disorders research

DNA fingerprints

Gattaca notes

WhoÕs afraid of 1984

Earth science

Jelly Bellicus

 

Photo/resp

DNA

Genetics

 

Journals:

 

9/9 – Come in and sit down.  Neatly write your first name and last initial on a half piece of paper with a dark marker.

9/10 – From yesterdayÕs work with the toothpicks make 2 lists.  Label one ÒinferencesÓ and the other ÒobservationsÓ.

9/11 – Give an example of qualitative and quantitative observation – make sure they are inference-free.

9/14 – Describe the difference between an objective summary of data and an inference made from data.  Give an example of each.

9/15 – As soon as you see this, silently observe someone for about 2 minutes. Record your inference-free observations.

9/16 – French fry scenario – were the students using a qualitative or quantitative measure? What was their manipulated variable? Responding? List 3 possible controlled variables.

9/17 – What is your height in meters? Mass in kg? temperature in Celsius? Write a hypothesis for the following questions: Does temperature affect the memory of an insect?  Do crackers contain starch?

9/18 – I have an unknown substance that is very much like tin (Sn) but not as reactive as tin is to air and water.  What is my unknown?

9/21 – Draw a Berylium atom (4 Be) and a Florine atom (9 F).

9/22 – Acme chemical wants to manufacture a sodium (Na) free salt that will have similar bonding properties as NaCl.  Use the periodic table of elements to select either Mg or K to replace Na.  Explain your choice.

9/23 – WASL 2002 pg. 63; heated NaCl

9/24 – Name the 4 macromolecules and the subunits of eachÓ

9/25 – Name 1 function and 1 example of each macromolecule

9/28 – Name the subunit and one example of each macromolecule.

 

9/30 – What is life/living?

10/1 – Name one characteristic of all living things.

10/2 – A new soap opera called Days of Our Life Science is soon to be released worldwide.  In this program, the relationships between the characters mirror the interactions of organisms in nature.  Close examination of these clips from the first episode will reveal the type of symbiosis each relationship displays.  Classify each relationship as mutualism, commensalisms, or parasitism.  Then give one example of each from the pond.

A. Zander: ÒBefore I met you, I was adrift in a sea of despair.  And my shoes were always untied.  I donÕt know what IÕd do without you.Ó

  Ashley: ÒIf I didnÕt have you, my appliances would all still be broken and I would eat only fast food.  I love you.Ó

B. Rodolfo: ÒÓI think Suzette is just using me.  But, for some reason, I donÕt really mind.Ó

C. Rafiz: ÒWhen will Sonya realize that IÕm not in love with her anymore?  And when will she stop borrowing my lawnmower without asking? My lawn is a mess.Ó

D. Pablo: ÒDarling, you are everything to me; my sun, my moon, and my stars.  You are like glimmering diamond, shining from a pit of murky ooze.  Though I donÕt know you, all I desire of this world is the chance to gaze upon your angelic face for five minutes.Ó

  Molly: ÒWell, okay, as long as I donÕt have to talk to you.Ó

 

10/5 – Pick a population that you know well.  Identify 2 living and 2 nonliving factors that limit their size and affect their health.

 

Osprey are large fish-eating hawks.  In a particular lake, osprey feed on a type of fish called smallmouth bass.  This particular lake has been polluted with toxins called PCBs.  Osprey have the highest concentration of PCBs in this lakeÕs ecosystem.

 

Explain why osprey have the highest concentration of PCBs in the lakes ecosystem.

 

In your explanation, be sure to:

 

Use words, labeled pictures, and/or labeled diagrams in your response.

 

If AcmeÕs XYZ insecticide were to be widely used, what could result in the ecosystem?

  1. The producers in the ecosystem would grow by using XYZ as a food source
  2. The insect population would increase because XYZ would be a new food source for them.
  3. The organisms in the ecosystem would quickly mutate and develop immunity to XYZ,
  4. The top layers of the energy pyramid would have higher concentrations of XYZ than the lower layers.

 

10/6 – Nitrogen is a limiting factor in aquatic ecosystems.  Suppose that runoff from a field washes nitrogen-rich fertilizer into a pond containing a population of algae.  Write a hypothesis for how the fertilizer will affect the carrying capacity of the pond for algae. (hint: refer to the information on limiting nutrients in section 3-3 of your book)

 

10/7 – The residents of a community have complained that the small lake near the housing development is a source of too many mosquitoes.  The residents have suggested that the lake be drained and a new park built in its place.  Which statement describes a valid possible consequence of this proposed solution to the mosquito problem?

  1. The food chain of local wild animals, such as birds, could be affected.
  2. The rate of malaria could increase dramatically over time.
  3. There could be a loss in valuable ancient fossils at the bottom of the lake.
  4. The water cycle could be interrupted, resulting in less rain next year.

10/8 – Many countries are not able to produce enough food for their population.  A variety of technologies have been developed in response to this problem.

 

á       Genetically engineered seed

á       Irrigation

á       Pesticides

á       Fertilizer

á       Hybrid seed

10/9 – Fire at Salmon Creek scenario (ask Miss K. for a copy).

10/12 – Solar Energy is obtained from collectors that absorb energy from the Sun.

10/13 – Do you think that the rate of decomposition will vary between infertile soil and soil enriched with decomposers?

 

Courtney Lynn knew that fish were adversely affected by thermal (heat), phosphate, and acidic pollution.  In general, each of these factors negatively influenced respiration, as indicated by a heightened respiratory rate (gill beats/minute).  In the experiment, Courtney measure the change in gill beats/minute after 12 hours of exposure to various conditions.  She used three different manipulated variables.  For the first pH, she used three levels (6.5, 5.5, 4.5).  For temperature, she used 10 oC, 20 oC, 30 oC, and 40 oC.  Phosphate concentrations were 0 and 3 ppm.  Write three hypotheses for her experiment (one for each manipulated variable).

 

10/15 – All living things are made out of ______.

10/16 – Write a conclusion for the lab shown in class.

10/19 – In certain cases, regular exercise causes an increase in the number of mitochondria in muscle cells.  How might that situation improve and individualÕs ability to perform energy-requiring activities?

10/20 – When a patient is dehydrated, doctors often give an IVÉwhat do you think is in that IV?

10/21 – Explain the class demo using the equation for photosynthesis or respiration.

10/22 – Where does respiration take place? Photosynthesis? How about in prokaryotic cells?

10/26 – Certain types of bacteria thrive in conditions that lack oxygen.  What does that fact indicate about the way they obtain energy?  To function properly, heart muscle cells require a steady supply of oxygen.  After a heart attack, small amounts of lactic acid are present.  What does this evidence suggest about the nature of a heart attack?

10/27 – What is ATP?

10/28 – How is surface area important in limiting cell growth?

10/29 – Some cells are multinucleated, or have several nuclei within the cytoplasm of a single cell.  Considering the events in a typical cell cycle, how might multinucleated cells form?  Name the steps of Mitosis.

 

11/3 – Write 1 question you have about DNA.

11/4 – What does DNA stand for?

11/5 – How might competition between scientists accelerate progress?  How might it slow progress?

11/6 – Make a Venn diagram comparing DNA replication in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (think about location, steps, and end products).

11/9 – Name the 6 parts that make up DNA; compare and contrast purines and pyrimidines.

11/10 – What does DNA look like? Practice (write the matching letters): ATTCGCCGGAAACGTC

11/12 – Explain DNA transcription. Practice (write the mRNA for the following DNA): TGGCCGATTAA

11/13 – What is the product of replication? Transcription? Translation? Practice (write the DNA and the anticodons for the following mRNA strand): CUCAAGUGCUUC

11/16 – DNA --?--> mRNA --?--> protein.

 

11/17 – Try to answer the question from 11/3

11/18 – How are girl cells and boy cells different?

11/19 – Explain the difference between diploid and haploid.

11/20 – What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

11/23 – Name the following: Bb, DD, dd, Dd, BB, Gg.

11/24 – Leghorn chickens are noted for their ability to lay a large number of eggs.  In order to be able to lay a large number of eggs, a hen must have the dominant gene.  A rooster has one dominant and one recessive egg-laying gene (Obviously, a rooster canÕt lay an egg.  However, the rooster can still carry the egg-laying genes.  This is called a sex-limited trait).  This rooster mates with a hen that is a homozygous recessive normal egg-layer.  If all the chicks in the brood are females, what percentage of them will be able to lay a large number of eggs, and what percentage of them will be able to lay just a normal number of eggs?

11/25 – Certain mice execute bizarre steps – in contrast to the normal gait (type of walk) for mice – and are called Òwaltzers.Ó  Waltzing is a recessive characteristic.  Also in mice, a smooth coat is dominant over a cowlick coat.  A male, heterozygous dominant for both traits mates with a female, homozygous recessive for both traits.  What will the litter of the first filial generation look like?

11/30 – A man with AO blood marries a woman with BO blood.  What are their chances of producing a baby with type O blood?

12/1 – A colorblind man marries a woman who carries the gene for colorblindness but who is not colorblind.  What are their chances of producing a colorblind baby boy?

12/2 – Name 3 differences between Mitosis and Meiosis; which one gives new genetic combinations?

 

12/2 – Answer your question from 10/28 or 11/10.  How do apples vary in their color, size, and shape?  Which do you like the best?  How could you produce an apple that has the best traits of all varieties?

12/3 – What is selective breeding?  How is it different than genetic engineering?

12/4 – What do restriction enzymes do?

12/5 – How can gel electrophoresis be used to determine paternity?

12/8 – Name 1 concern and 1 benefit of genetic engineering.

12/9 – Name 1 application of genetic engineering.

12/10 – Explain what Ònewborn genetic screeningÓ is.

12/11 – What is your opinion of newborn genetic screening?

12/16 – What is the significance of the name GATTACA?

12/17 – What is the shape of the Earth?  How do you know this?

12/18 – All of us have heard of time zones: Eastern, Central, Rocky Mountain and Pacific.  Somehow these time zones relate to the appearance and disappearance of the sun.  If you are located in the Central Time Zone, and it is 8:00 am, it would be 9:00 am in the Eastern Time Zone and 6 AM in the Pacific Time Zone.  Knowing what you know about the movement of the sun during the day, describe the movement of the sun in each time zone.

12/19

á       Earth moves around the sun, and the moon moves around Earth.  What forces keep these bodies in their paths?

á       Using your experiences, list any two events that involve interactions between the moon, sun, and Earth.

á       The moonÕs surface is covered with craters, which were created by meteorites striking the moonÕs surface.  Similar meteorites landed on EarthÕs surface at the same time, yet there are very few craters to be found on Earth.  Apply knowledge of the moon and Earth to explain this difference.

á       Ptolemy proposed a model of our solar system as early as 140 CE.  PtolemyÕs model, which placed Earth at the center of the solar system, was accepted as true until Copernicus proposed a new model in 1543.  CopernicusÕs model had the sun as the center and is similar to the model that we use today.  Consider the reasons for this change in model, and then write a short paragraph explaining why we study the various parts of our universe.

1/5

á       What types of objects would you expect to find within a galaxy?

á       Do you think that the same force that keeps our solar system together keeps galaxies together?

á       Do you think that the components of galaxies move in a random and unpredictable motion, or do they move in an ordered and predictable one?

á       The word galaxy comes from the Greek word for Òmilk,Ó and the star-rich region of our own galaxy has long been called the Milky Way.  Other galaxies, before they were recognized as containing stars, were called nebulas, from the Latin for Òclouds.Ó  What do you think was the reason these starry regions were described in these terms?

1/6 – In your opinion, what does it mean to be Òwise in the ways of scienceÓ?

1/7 – Name the 4 parts of Natural Selection.

1/8 – Explain or give an example of how natural selection and adaptation lead to organisms well suited for survival in a particular environment.

1/9 – Name 3 of the 5 conditions needed for Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium.

1/12 – How are half-live used to determine the age of something?

1/13 – Explain the endosymbiotic theory.

1/14 – Explain what adaptive radiation is and when it happens.

1/15 – Name the 4 eras from oldest to youngest.

1/16 – How might humans be influencing extinction?

 

 

 

Homework:

 

9/9 – Define ÒScienceÓ and ÒBiologyÓ online or on paper. (Hint: listen to this song to get you thinking J)

9/10

á      Thoreau due Tuesday (9/15) (read quote, 30 minutes outside, respond)

á      EXTRA CREDIT: walk Walden Pond and summarize both ThoreauÕs qualitative and his quantitative descriptions.

9/11 – EXTRA CREDIT: (to answer this, you need to read the purple piece of paper from class) Should insurance companies cover the cost of acupuncture?  Why or why not?

9/14 - Thoreau due tomorrow.

9/15

á      Read and take notes pg. 1054-1057; read 1060-1062

á      EXTRA CREDIT: construct a model of the periodic table and your choice of atomic radii, ionization potentials, or electronegativity (look these up online). Use a block of Styrofoam 10 cm X 15 cm.  Glue a small Periodic Table to the top.  Determine a scale to use (for example, for atomic radius 1mm=0.01 nm works well).  Cut toothpicks, bamboo skewers, or straws to the right size (remember to account for the thickness of the Styrofoam) and insert them into the correct spot of the periodic table.

9/16

á      Read 1063

á      Read and take notes on section 1-2

á      Write 3 questions and 3 hypotheses (see term project list for ideas)

á      Print out a periodic table (choose one of these)

9/17

á      Read and take notes on section 2-2

á      Read section 2-1

9/18

á      Parent signature due Monday

á      Study for lab safety quiz Monday

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Do this activityÉWhy Scientists Make Better Shoppers

9/21

á      Read and take notes section 2-3

á      Begin chemistry worksheet

9/22

á      Review pages 35-48 for 12 minutes twice (use pg. 57 #1-8, 11-21; pg. 58 #26, 29-32 for helpÉnot for homework)

á      WASL 2002#7 pg.1 pg.2

á      Finish chemistry worksheet pg 1 and 3

9/23

á      Read and take notes 2-4

á      Review the structures of glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose, and lactose.

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Alka Seltzer Rockets.  You will need some alka seltzer, water, and a clear-type film canister.  Put some water in the film canister.  Add ¼ of an alka seltzer.  Quickly put the lid on and set it down upside down (this is best done outside or in the sink).  Measure how high the canister pops or how quickly it pops.  Do the same 2 more timesÉthe average is your experimental control.  Now, try to make it pop higher or faster.  Write up your procedures, data, and conclusion.

9/24

á      Review chapter 2 for 12 minutes twice (use pgs. 57-59 for helpÉnot for homework)

á      WASL 2003 ice cream pg.1 pg.2/3

á      EXTRA REVIEW: go to this linkÉselect WA state, Biology book.  Select chapter 2 from the left drop-down menu.  Then click the circle ÒAnimated BiologyÓ on top.  Do all 3 animations for review.

 

CHEMISTRY TEST 9/29

 

9/29 – Read and take notes 3-1

9/30

á      Read and take notes 3-2

á      Making connections pg. 73

á      Read and take notes pg. 90-93

á      Dress for the weatherÉweÕre going out to the pond tomorrow

á      Read and take notes pgs. 16-20

á      REVIEW: song (producers & consumers)

á      EXTRA CREDIT: summarize this termite gut video

á      EXTRA CREDIT: summarize this OxpeckerÕs video

10/1

á      Read and take notes on sections 3-3 and 4-1

á      Bring a 2 L soda bottle (empty, clear works best)

á      REVIEW: carbon cycle & water cycle

á      EXTRA CREDIT: summarize this carbon cycle activity

10/2

á      Read and take notes on pgs. 94-97

á      Read sections 4-3 and 4-4, write down the major distinguishing features of each biome

á      On the same paper that you did pg. 73 making connectionsÉadd pg. 116 #26.

á      EXTRA CREDIT: memorize the ÒZones of the Open SeaÓ song from Finding Nemo

10/5

á      Read captions for all figures in chapter 5

á      Making connections pg. 127

á      Do and print off one of the food webs at the following site

á      REVIEW: food chains and pyramids

á      REVIEW: limiting factors (click on WA state, choose ch. 14 on the left, click on the ÒAnimated BiologyÓ circle, then do animation 2)

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Pick up a copy of 1 or 2 WASL questions to complete

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Write two CREATIVE storiesÉone about the journey of your water molecule in class today, the other about either a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, or a phosphorus atom (see pg. 77-79).

10/6

á      Read captions for all figures in sections 6-1 and 6-2

á      Pg. 84 #26, 28, 29; pg. 136 #25, 27

á      Read and take notes on section 6-3

á      EXTRA CREDIT: activity

10/7 – Read section 6-4; write a story about how adding an organism to an ecosystem could affect that ecosystem.

10/8

á      Pg. 85 #6, 7; pg. 117 #7, 8; pg. 137 #6,7,8; pg. 165 #9,10

á      From class: world population website, US population website

10/9

á      Define 3 biotic and 3 abiotic factors of your backyard

á      Bring ½ gallon of soil

10/12 – Analyze Data pg. 79, 111, 123, 158

 

ECOLOGY TEST 10/14

 

10/14

á      Read and take notes on 7-1

á      Work on Soda Bottle lab (due 10/16)

10/15

á      Read 7-2 and 7-4

á      Finish Soda Bottle lab

á      REVIEW: click on Cell Structure

á      REVIEW: plant and animal cell structures

á      REVIEW: choose WA, click on the arrow on the left and select ch. 3, click on ÒAnimated BiologyÓ circle on the top.  Do both animations.

 

SODA BOTTLE LAB due 10/16

 

10/16

á      Read and take notes on 7-3

á      Analyzing Data pg. 188 (#1,2,4)

á      Pg. 198 #26, 32

á      Pg. 199 #10

á      REVIEW: click on Cellular Transport

á      REVIEW: click on animations below

á      REVIEW: click on animations below

10/19

á      Read 8-1 and 8-2

á      Do ÒSection Assessment QuestionsÓ for both of the above sections

á      Pg. 218 #28

10/20

á      Read and take notes 8-3

á      Analyzing Data pg. 213

á      REVIEW: click on Photosynthesis

á      REVIEW: watch the first 4 minutes of this movie

á      FOR FUN: song - Why do the leaves change colors?

10/21

á      Read and take notes 9-1

á      Pg. 239 #9, 10

á      Study for organelle quiz tomorrow

á      REVIEW: click on Glycolysis

10/22

á      Read and take notes 9-2

á      Pg. 238 #24, 27

á      REVIEW: click on Citric Acid Cycle

á      REVIEW: choose WA, click on the arrow on the left and select ch. 4, click on ÒAnimated BiologyÓ circle on the top.  Do all 3 animations.

á      REVIEW: cell respiration song

á      EXTRA CREDIT: download and answer this question

10/26 – Finish Cell Simile project

10/27

á      Read and take notes 10-1

á      Finish coloring sheet

10/28

á      Read 10-2

á      Analyzing Data pg. 249

á      REVIEW: click on animations below

á      REVIEW: choose WA, click on the arrow on the left and select ch. 5, click on ÒAnimated BiologyÓ circle on the top.  Do both animations.

á      Mitosis review

10/29

á      Read and take notes 10-3

á      Read pg. 253

á      EXTRA CREDIT: click on and summarize these animations (below) on cancer

 

11/2 – Write a term project proposal (due 11/4)

11/3

á      Read and take notes 12-1

á      EXTRA CREDIT: DNA structure activity

11/4

á      Critically view ½ hr. TV related to BiologyÉjot down some notes

á      EXTRA CREDIT: write a summary and a reflection on this 20 min. video on How James Watson Discovered DNA (as told by himself)

11/5

á      Read and take notes 12-2

á      Analyzing Data pg. 296

á      REVIEW: chromatin & replication

á      REVIEW: DNA replication (go through the first pages to the interactive review.  Choose chapter 8, Animated Biology, do animation 1)

á      REVIEW: DNA replication

11/6

á      Read CAREFULLY and take notes 12-3

á      REVIEW: transcription

á      REVIEW: translation

á      REVIEW: DNA translation (go through the first pages to the interactive review.  Choose chapter 8, Animated Biology, do animation 2)

á      REVIEW: transcription and translation

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Protein synthesis activity

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Summarize ÒintroÓ, Òread moreÓ, and ÒgameÓ

11/9

á      Quicklab pg. 303 – show your work!

á      Pg. 316, #31

á      Finish extraction lab

á      FROM CLASS: PCR video

11/10

á      Read and take notes 12-4

á      Pg. 317 #7 & 8

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Summarize this article on autism

11/12

á      Read and take notes 12-5

á      Finish DNA coloring

 

DNA test 11/16

 

11/17

á      Read and take notes 11-1

á      Pg. 284 #23

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Cracking the Code 2 hr. movieÉwatch here

11/18

á      Read and take notes 11-2

á      Alternate Assessment pg. 269

á      IF YOU ARE ABSENT: Find the interactive reviewÉchoose chapter 7, then click the round ÒAnimated BiologyÓ at the topÉdo animation 1

11/19

á      Quicklab pg. 268 (not #5 or the second #1)

á      Pg. 284 #27

á      IN CLASS: gender test

11/20

á      Problem solving pg. 271 (answer the main question – use the blue steps as a guide only)

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Inheritance of traits comic strip

11/23 – finish worksheet

11/24

á      Read and take notes 11-3

á      EXTRA CREDIT: More Hardy Weinberg problems

11/25

á      Pedigree due Monday (alternative pedigree)(song)

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Baby PierreÉanswer questions in your OWN words

á      EXTRA CREDIT: scroll down to ÒGenetics is an Important Part of AddictionÓ

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Make a pedigree for these blue people (website/download)

11/30

á      Read and take notes 11-4

á      Pg. 343 problem solving

12/1

á      Read and take notes 11-5

á      Pg. 285 #7 & 8

á      REVIEW: The Meiosis Square Dance

á      REVIEW: Find the interactive reviewÉchoose chapter 6, then click the round ÒAnimated BiologyÓ at the topÉdo animation 1

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Epigenetics (13 minutes)Éwatch the video here

 

GENETICS TEST 12/3

 

11/26 – Genetic disorders worksheet due 12/2

12/2 – Read and take notes 13-1.

12/3

á      Read and take notes 13-2

á      REVIEW: 5 minute corn video

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Write down your three estimates at the end – click here

12/4

á      Read and take notes 13-3

á      IN CLASS recombinant DNA video

á      IN CLASS Gel electrophoresis picture

á      IN CLASS PCR

12/5

á      Read and take notes 13-4

á      Pg. 338 #37

á      Pg. 339 #10, 11

á      Pg. 365 #5

12/8

á      Read 14-1 and answer the section assessment questions

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Bring me the sticker of a genetically engineered fruit (PLU will begin with 8)

12/9

á      Read 14-2 and answer the section assessment questions

á      IN CLASS nova video

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Make flies glow in the dark (click on the transgenic fly virtual lab) – click here

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read and summarize this article about gene therapy

12/10

á      Read and take notes 14-3

á      Read and summarize an issue that catches your attention – click here

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read and comment about Genetic testing and uninformed decisions

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read and comment about an Anonymous sperm donor traced on the internet

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Write your thoughts on some of these genetic questions

12/11

á      Read pg. 354 and answer one of the questions

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Watch the movie My SisterÕs Keeper.  What would you do if you were Anna?  How would you rule if you were the judge?  If you were the doctor, would you design a baby again?

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read this breast cancer websiteÉwhat is your opinion on testing for these genes? Would you pay for it?

12/12 - EXTRA CREDIT: See the bottom of the GATTACA notesÉhereÕs a summary of 1984

12/16 – Finish GATTACA essay

12/17 – Work on Term project

1/5

á      Read and take notes on 17-1

á      Read 15-1 and 15-2

á      Write down DarwinÕs realizations, wonderings, questions and major theories

á      REVIEW: moonÕs phases

á      REVIEW: another moonÕs phases

á      REVIEW: comet paths

á      REVIEW: Hot spot activity and the Hawaiian islands

á      REVIEW: plate tectonics

á      REVIEW: sea floor views

1/6

á      Read and take notes pgs. 378-382

á      IN CLASS video (wise in the ways of science)

1/7

á      Read and take notes pgs. 382-386

á      Read 16-1 and answer section assessment questions 1-3 (#4 is extra credit)

á      Read 16-2 and answer section assessment questions 1-4

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read this letter from Wallace to Darwin.  Comment on WallaceÕs suggestions AND the role of collaboration in research.

á      REVIEW: natural selectionÉselect chapter 11, then click the Òanimated biologyÓ button on the topÉdo both animations

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Natural selection and peppermint worms activity

1/8

á      Read and take notes 17-2

á      Pg. 415 #9 & 10

á      REVIEW: song on fossils

1/9 – Read and take notes 33-1

1/12

á      COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TERM PROJECT DUE

á      Read and take notes 32-3

á      Read 17-3 and 17-4

á      REVIEW: video on coevolution (3 min)

á      REVIEW: video on human migration hypotheses (1 min) (Hint: click the X next to Òskip this adÓ)

1/13

á      Pg. 390 (# 28 & 34)

á      Analyzing data pg. 408

á      Pg. 414 (# 31 & 32)

á      Analyzing data pg. 438 (#1 & 3)

á      Pg. 444 (# 28 & 31)

á      REVIEW: great timeline reviewÉmove the slider

á      REVIEW: another timeline review picture

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Write down the answers to the 5 questions at the end of this activity

1/14

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read pg. 403 and answer questions

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Watch this video on human evolution (21 min) and leave a comment.

1/21 – EXTRA CREDIT: Answer the 8 questions about mass extinctions in this activity

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TERM PROJECT DUE 1/20

 

EVOLUTION TEST 1/23

 

1/23 – Review chapters 1-9

1/26 – Review chapters 10-17

 

1ST SEMESTER FINAL 1/28 Review (Hint: I STRONGLY suggest that you NOT print this outÉitÕs very long!)

 

Alternate unit homework:

1/4 - Look at and Read 17-2 and pg 442 for what you think is important information.  Dress Warm for tomorrow.

á      IN CLASS video (wise in the ways of science)

á      IN CLASS video

 

1/5 – RTN 17-1, pg 422 #2 and 3

á      REVIEW: moonÕs phases

á      REVIEW: another moonÕs phases

á      REVIEW: comet paths

 

1/6 – RTN 17-3

 

1/7 - Pg 434 #3 and 4 and finish Skittles Worksheet from class.

á      REVIEW: song on fossils

 

1/8 – RTN 15-1

á      REVIEW: great timeline reviewÉmove the slider

á      REVIEW: another timeline review picture

á      REVIEW: Fossil Record Worksheet

 

1/11 – Read 15-2, pg 377 #3, and Finish Worksheet if not done

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Pink Sheet extra credit assignment.  Half Page response to 1) Your familyÕs opinion of natural selection, 2) Your cultural or religious view of natural selection, or 3) Your familyÕs view on alternative medicines.

á      REVIEW: DarwinÕs Brave New World video

á      REVIEW: Bird Evolution Activity

 

1/12 – RTN 15-3, pg 386 #3 and 4

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Write down the answers to the 5 questions at the end of this activity

 

1/13 – pg 390 #28-30, and finish reading worksheet

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read this letter from Wallace to Darwin.  Comment on WallaceÕs suggestions AND the role of collaboration in research.

á      REVIEW: natural selectionÉselect chapter 11, then click the Òanimated biologyÓ button on the topÉdo both animations

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Natural selection and peppermint worms activity

 

1/14 – RTN 16-1

á      REVIEW: plate tectonics

á      REVIEW: sea floor views

 

 

1/15 – Finish Crazy Traits Worksheet

 

1/19 – Read 16-2

 

 

1/20 – RTN 16-3, Work on Jelly bellicus activity

 

1/21 – RTN 17-4, pg 438 #3, Finish Jelly bellicus worksheet if not done

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Read pg. 403 and answer questions

 

1/22 – RTN 32-1, Read pg 821, pg 853 #3

á      XTRA CREDIT: Answer the 8 questions about mass extinctions in this activity

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TERM PROJECT DUE 1/25

 

1/25 – RTN pg. 833-835 up to ÒWhat is a hominid?Ó, pg 845 # 1, 2, 9, 10

á      REVIEW: Development Video

á      REVIEW: Macroevolution Notes Worksheet

á      REVIEW: video on coevolution (3 min)

 

 

1/26 – RTN pg 835-841, pg 841 #2 and 5

* Homework from pg 438, 853, 845, and 841 due tomorrow!

á      REVIEW: ItÕs a long way from Amphioxus song

á      REVIEW: WhaleÕs Evolution

á      REVIEW: Mammal Evolution

 

 

1/27 – Read pages 388, 412, 442

á      EXTRA CREDIT: Watch this video on human evolution (21 min) and leave a comment.

á      REVIEW: Discovering Ardi video

 

1/28 – Study for test

á      REVIEW: video on human migration hypotheses (1 min) (Hint: click the X next to Òskip this adÓ)

 

 

EARTH SCIENCE/EVOLUTION TEST 1/29

 

2/1 FINAL Review (Hint: I STRONGLY suggest that you NOT print this outÉitÕs very long!)

 

2/2 FINAL Review (Hint: I STRONGLY suggest that you NOT print this outÉitÕs very long!)

 

2/3 – Period 2 (9-10:40) & 3 (11-12:40) FINALS

 

2/4 – Period 4 (8-9:50) & 5 (10:10-12) FINALS

 

2/5 – Period 6 (8-9:50) & 1 (10:10-12) FINALS