Assignments will be posted weekly; all HW will count for 10% of the marking period grade together with classwork and participation(unless otherwise noted!).
NJBCT/EOC - State test for the end of course in biology will be held at Raritan on May 15 & 16.
All Biology students are to:
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Create an account on usatestprep.com
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Use School ID: raritannj ; student activation code: newton27
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Make your own account and join class: Sandra Burgos, your class period.
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We will be taking the benchmark assessment first, Code COGOSAMOPU
Current Chapter-
Chapters 17 & 18
Check the current syllabus for assignment dates.
Note: Ch 17 & 18 Test is scheduled for Weds. May 9
Vocab due Weds 5/2
Ch 17
Section 1
paleontologist
fossil record
extinct
geologic time scale
era
period
Section 2
endosymbiotic theory
Section 3
mass extinction
Ch 18
Section 1
All terms
Section 2
phylogeny
evolutionary classification
Section 3
All terms
Week 3
M- Wrap up notes from Ch 14
T- DNA fingerprinting (crime scenes, paternity testing); Review sheet for HW!!!!
W- Ch 11 & 14 TEST
R- Ch 12 vocabulary due; begin introductory material of DNA and RNA
F (1/2 day)- NOTES Ch 12; build a DNA molecule
Week 2
M- Ch 14-1; Autosomal Disorder notes; Begin Assigned project of autosomal chromosomal disorder
T- Complete research on Autosomal Disorders
W- Presentations on Autosomal Disorders
R- Complete presentations/notes
F- Ch 14-1/Disorders Quiz
Week 10 (MP2)/Week 1 (MP3)
Lab- Genetic Disorder Research/Powerpoint
M,T,W- Complete Karyotype and Research on assigned genetic disorder; HW- Ch 14 Vocabulary
F- Complete Ch 14-1 Human Genetics; Open notebook quiz (Notes 11-4; 14-1; vocab)
Week 10 1/23/12-1/27/12
M- Review for Quarterly Exam
Looking for ANSWERSto the review sheet????
T- Quarterly Exam!!!!
W- Meiosis Ch 11-4
R- Complete Notes 11-4
F- Karyotype Assignment Project
Week 9 1/16/12-1/20/12
Lab: Punnett Squares
M- No School MLK Jr. Birthday
T- 11.2 Probability and the Punnett Square
W- 11.3 Independent Assortment and extended punnett squares
R- 11.4 Meiosis
F- Ch 11 Quest/ Review for Quarterly Exam
Week 8 1/9/12-1/13/12
Ch 11 Vocab Sections 1 & 2 due Weds.
M- Complete Cancer Research Presentations
T- Introduce Ch 11 (Introduction to Genetics); Gregor Mendel
W- 11.1 Dominant vs. Recessive Traits
R- 11.1 Complete discussion of traits and inheritance
F- Complete Probability Offspring Activity
Week 7 1/2/12-1/6/12
Lab: Cancer Research Project
M- Review Ch 10; Intro. Project Requirements
T- Quiz Ch 10
W- Presentation Research
R- Presentation Research
F-Cancer Research Presentations
Enjoy your break!!!! See you in 2012
Week 6 12/19/11-12/23/11
Lab: Cut/Paste Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration
M- Ch 10 Introduction (Cell Growth and Division)
T- Continue notes on cell division process (Interphase/Cell Division)
W- Mitosis Model in Notebook, Explain steps of phases in cell division process
R- Regulation of cell growth, errors in regulation = cancer; Video Lecture (HHMI Holiday Series-
Cancer)
F- 1/2 Day- Complete Video
Week 5 12/12/11-12/16/11
Lab: Fermentation
M- Notes/Discuss Ch 9-1 (Chemical Pathways)
T- Complete discussion of Chemical Pathways (Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Respiration) HW- Chemical Pathway Packet
W- Finish/Review Packet of Chemical Pathway
Glycolysis --> Fermentation (w/o oxygen)
Glycolysis --> Krebs Cycle --> Electron Transport Chain (w/ oxygen)
R- Compare Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration; Review for Quest Ch 9
F- Ch 9 Quest
Week 4 12/5/11-12/9/11
M- Notes/Discuss Ch 8-1 (Energy and Life)
T- Complete 8-1; Begin discussion of chemical equation of photosynthesis; Ch 8-2 (Photosynthesis: An Overview)
W- Complete 8-2; Begin discussion of 8-3 (Figs 8-7, 8-10, 8-11)
R- Review for Ch 8 'Quest', complete Review for HW
F- Ch 8 Quest
Week 3 11/28/11-12/2/11
M- Complete notes on Ch 7
T- Watch short video on cell differentiation
W- Complete Lab on membrane diffusion
F-Ch 7 Test
Week 2 11/21/11 -11/23/11
M- Discuss diffusion across cell membrane; Analyze egg without shell
T- Discuss osmosis
W- Quiz 7-3 (I)- Diffusion/Osmosis; HW (due Monday 11/28- Complet vocab for Ch 7-4 in notebook)
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Consume a balanced thanksgiving meal (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates!!!)
Week 10-MP1/Week 1-MP2
11/14/11-11/18/11
(Beginning of Marking Period 2-11/17/11)
Lab-Animal/Plant Cells
M- Welcome Back, Review Ch 7.2 Complete Organelle Notes.
T/W- Begin to discuss/observe eukaryotic cell structure using light microscope.
R- Quiz on Eukaryotic Cell Structure
F- **Begin discussion on Cell Boundaries, cell membrane structure (7-3); Homework Complete 7-3
Directed Reading due Monday 11/21
**Assignment 1- Define Vocab Ch 7-3 p. 182
Assignment 2- Read Ch 7-3 complete Reading guide
Fall Break 11/7/11-11/11/11
Students may complete up to 100 points of extra credit between 3 of the attached 'activities'. Any extra credit must be received by 11/14/11 or no credit will be given. This list is posted on the shared google document folder, as well as,
here.
Week 9 10/31/11-11/4/11
Lab-Liver Enzymes
M- Complete Quarterly Exam Review
T- Quarterly Exam
W- Observe catalase action in liver cells; design experiment to see how factors affect the enzyme activity
R- Discuss Lab, watch 'Osmosis Jones', discuss analogies of cell and body systems in human body
F- Complete movie review
Enjoy the fall break!!!!
Quarterly Exam will be given during class period on Tuesday 11/1. It is on content from Ch 1 (all), Ch 2 (all) and Ch 7 (sections 1 & 2)
Week 8 10/24/11-10/28/11
Lab- Prokaryote/Eukaryote
**This week HW will be due Weds. due to the upcoming quarterly exam review
Assignment 1- Define vocabulary 7-2 (p. 174)
Assignment 2- Read Ch 7; Sections 1 & 2
M - Discussion/Notes (History of Cell Discovery 7-1)
T - Complete Notes 7-1/ Label Eukaryotic Cell Diagrams
W**- Discussion/Notes 7-2 Eukaryotic Cell Function; Vocab/Notes Quiz
R- Complete Discussion/Notes 7-2/Distribute Review Packet
F- Quarterly Assessment Review
Week 7 10/17/11-10/21/11
Lab- Enzyme Activity
M (1/2 day)- Notes/Discussion Chemical Reactions/Energy (2-4)
T (1/2 day)- Energy in Reactions/Enzymes (2-4)
W (1/2 day)- Enzyme Action, short clip/video (2-4); Review for Ch 2 Test
R- Review packet due, Ch 2 Test
F- ** Begin discussion of discovery of the cell (
Video, WS)
** Assignment 1- Define vocab for Ch 7-1 (p. 169)
Week 6 10/11/11-10/14/11
M- NO SCHOOL for students: Columbus Day
T- Discussion/Notes Nutritional value of some macromolecules
W- Discussion of How Macromolecules Function
R- Complete Discussion of Organic Macromolecules, Review
F- Ch 2-3 Notes(Quiz)
** No Assignments due this week, Ch Test will be Next Thursday 10/20.
Week 5 10/3/11-10/7/11
Lab- Are solutions acidic or basic?
M- Complete Notes 2-2, Properties of water, Predict pH properties of acids/bases
T- Vocab quiz 2-1,2-2; Discuss protein research
W- Video/Discussion on Review of Basic Chemistry of Life and Properties of Water
R- Complete Notes/Discussion of 2-1, 2-2
F**- Weekly Assignments due; Properties of Water Quiz (Ch 2-2); Begin discussion of organic compounds (Ch 2-3)
**Assignment 1- Research: Choose a life-essential protein, explain how a deficiency or absence of this protein will affect the human body
**Assignment 2-Vocabulary Ch 2-3, 2-4 defined in notebook
Week 4 9/26/11-9/30/11
Lab- Atom Video
M- Begin discussion of Nature of Matter (2-1)
T- Class activity on isotopes in action (CW); Complete notes 2-1
W- Chemistry basics quiz; Continue Chapter notes Properties of Water (2-2)
R- Continue discussion on Properties of Water (2-2); Activity pH Scale (Lab/Project)
F- Weekly Assignments due**; Complete notes and discussion 2-1, 2-2.
**due Friday 9/30
Assignment 1- Vocabulary Ch 2-1, 2-2 defined in notebook
Assignment 2- Read Sections 2-1, 2-2 in text
Assignment 3 (due Oct. 7)- Research: Choose a life-essential protein, explain how a deficiency or absence of this protein will affect the human body.
Week 3 9/19/11-9/23/11
Lab- Using a Compound Microscope
M- What is alive? (Lab/Project); Complete Studying Life (1-3)
T- Vocab 1-3, 1-4, Characteristics of Life Quiz; Begin discussion of Tools and Procedures (1-4)
W- Section 1-3, 1-4 Review Sheet (CW)
R- Wrap up all notes, discussion of Chapter 1
F- Weekly Assignments due**; Chapter 1 Test
** due Friday 9-23
Assignment 1- Chapter Review
Week 2 9/12/11-9/16/11
Lab- Experimental Design
M- How Scientists Work (1-2); Complete discussion of spontaneous generation, possible or impossible?
T- Complete How Scientists Work (1-2); Section 1-1, 1-2 Review Sheet (CW)
W- Studying Life (1-3)
R- Complete Studying Life (1-3)
F- Weekly assignments due**; What is alive? (Lab/Project); Begin discussion of Tools and Procedures (1-4) Levels of Organization Chart (CW); Vocab Quiz (1-3, 1-4) (Quiz/Test)
**due by Friday, 9/16
Assignment # 1- Define vocabulary from Ch 1-3 (p. 16), and 1-4(p. 24)
Assignment # 2-
Research a scientist from p. 12-13 timeline
or choose your own, and write a 1/2 page, single spaced, typed summary of their contribution of the scientist and their work.
All assignments collected will count toward HW/CW.
Week 1 9/6/11-9/9/11
Welcome to Biology with Burgos!!
M- No School, Labor Day
T- Welcome, expectations, requirements, and learning class activity
W- Continue learning activity, biology pre-test (CW)
R- Wrap up learning activity, Lab Safety, What is Science? (1-1)
F- Weekly assignments due**; How Scientists Work (1-2); Vocab Quiz (1-1, 1-2)
**due by Friday, 9/9
Assignment # 1- Register for GOOGLE Docs Account
Assignment # 3- Complete and Return Student Safety Contract
Assignment # 4- Define vocabulary from Ch 1-1 (p. 3), and 1-2(p. 8)
All assignments collected will count toward HW/CW.
Marking Period Averages are calculated with the following formula:
20% Quarterly Exam
40% Tests/Quizzes
30% Labs/Projects
10% HW/CW
As always, feel free e-mail with any questions or concerns
What you will need for BIOLOGY with Mrs. Burgos, (at least the following):
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a 3 to 5-subject notebook for class notes (8.5 x 11'' or bigger), HW, & vocab* (you may choose a binder or a spiral-bound notebook, however, a folder for loose papers is important!!)
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100 (or more) sheet marble bound notebook** for lab only
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Highlighter
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Pen/pencil EVERYDAY!!!!!****
