Please see announcements below:
BIG IDEA:
#1) -I will understand that cells are made of molecules
-I will be able to describe the fundamental chemistry of living cells
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#2) -I will understand that cells are made of molecules and perform life functions
- I will be able to describe the flow of energy and matter in cellular function
WORDS TO KNOW:
#1 ) Element, CHNOPS, Carbohydrate, Lipid, Protein, Nucleic Acid, Macrmolecule, Enzyme, Polymer, Homeostasis,
adhesion cohesion, solute, solvent.
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#2) Cholorphyll, plasma membrane, photosynthesis, respiration, cellular respiration, osmosis, diffusion, active transport,
homeostasis, cell wall, solvent, solute, hypotonic solution, hypertonic solution, isotonic solution
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What Went On Today in class:
October 27/ 28
- Atoms, Elements, and Compounds : Notes (see resources)
- Hydrogen explosion
- Does washing ice make dr. pepper taste better?
October 29/30
- QUIZ: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- CHNOPS: Notes (see resources)
November 2/3
- INSECT COLLECTIONS DUE!!!!
- Quiz: CHNOPS
- Major Macromolecules: Notes (see resources)
- Macromolecules flashcards
November 4/5
- Liver enzyme lab
- What is an Enzyme?
November 6/9
- Liver enzyme lab analysis
- Fundamentals of Chemistry crossword puzzle (see resources below)
- "Chemistry Catch Phrase"
November 10/11
- Water Properties Lab
- Mini-test next time!!
November 12/13
- What am I? (post it review)
- MINI-TEST
November 16/17
- Movie: Cellular Respiration, the Biology of Energy
- Bill Nye movie quiz
- Flash cards
November 18/19
- Quiz: Bill Nye movie questions
- Diffusion and Osmosis Notes
- Diffusion lab
- Osmosis lab
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Assignments:
1. Flashcards for CHNOPS and Macromolecules
2. Liver Enzyme lab: Needs to be completed by November 6 and 9
3. Water properties lab: Turn in Nov 12/13
4. Fundamentals of Chemistry crossword word: Due Nov 10/11
5. Fundamentals of chem chapter test review: Due Nov 12/13
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Projects :
Term Two: Insect Collection
Click HERE for the handout concerning materials and what is required for the project.
Due November 2
1. Pinning Days:
October 2/3 and October 21/22
You must bring with you: insects! 25 for October 2/3 and 50 for October 21/22
2. Data Label/Order Label
We will be in the library/writing lab to type up and print data labels on October 23/26. BRING YOUR INSECTS along with
the information needed for your data labels: collector name, date, location for each insect!
3. Refer to the insect collections handout explaining details of materials required for project.
4. COLLECT INSECTS!
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Exams:
MINI-TEST #2 Will be soon.... hopefully the week AFTER Thanksgiving break....
Describe the flow of energy and matter in cellular function using the "words to know"
Exam Retake Date:
No retakes are allowed for the mini-tests.
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Misc. Announcements:
fDue
to a flooding in my basement I have had difficulty grading the tests...
a lot of them got very wet. They aren't ruined but I have a
pretty good fan system trying to dry them out.
Thank you for your patience.
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PowerPoints:
Primate Evolution
Resources:
(Tests)
Test #1 Study Guide (PDF)
TEST #2 OUTLINE
(Notes)
Term 1
Methods of Biology (html)
Community Interactions (html)
Classification Notes (PDF)
Example of a Dichotomous Key (PDF)
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Term 2
Chemistry:
Atoms, Elements and Compounds
CHNOPS
Major Macromolecules
Diffusion and Osmosis
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(Homework/Handouts)
Common Latin/Greek Roots
Starburst Energy Pyramid
Liver Enzyme Lab
Fundamentals of Chemistry Crossword Puzzle
Fundamentals of Chemistry Crossword Puzzle PICTURE! (click both files)
(Insect Collections)
Insect Data Labels
Insect Order Labels
Insect Dichotomous Key (PDF)
Insect Collection Rubric (PDF)
Insect Notes on Pointing (pinning small insects) and organizing collections (PDF)
General Pinning Insect Notes (PDF)
(Cell Sale Catalog)
Cell Sale Catolog Assignment Sheet
Cell Sale Rubric
Notes
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