BIOLOGY - College Prep Assignments

******************LIST of DAILY ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK:********************


TUE 5/31 - THUR 6/2:
-FINAL EXAMS

MON 5/30:
-NO SCHOOL!

MON 5/23-FRI 5/27:
-QUIZ: Dissection Prep
-DISSECTION PREP
-PIG DISSECTIONS!
-REVIEW

FRI 5/20:
-NO SCHOOL!

THUR 5/19:  [12:15 Dismissal]
-Prize Day for period 6!

* HW:
~ QUIZ: Dissection Lab Prep MON 5/23

WED 5/18:  [SUB]
-Darwin Video
-LAB PREP (READ)
* HW:
~ QUIZ: Dissection Lab Prep MON 5/23

TUE 5/17:  [SUB]
-Darwin Video
* HW:
~ QUIZ: Dissection Lab Prep MON 5/23

MON 5/16:  [SUB]
-QUIZ: CH.11.3
-READ & OL CH.15.3
* HW:
~ QUIZ: Dissection Lab Prep MON 5/23

FRI 5/13:
-collect HW/OL
-LN/PPT: CH.15 EVOLUTION (B)
-WS...CH.15 Review...
* HW:
~ QUIZ: CH.11.3 --> MON 5/16
~ BRING TEXTBOOKS on MON, TUE, WED/THUR

WED 5/11 & THUR 5/12:
-collect/go over HW/WS
-POP-QUIZ: CH.11.3 GENETICS REVIEW
-STATIONS: EVOLUTION
-collect $ for period 6 (if needed)
* HW:
~ READ & OL CH.15.1 + 15.2 --> DUE FRI

TUE 5/10:
-check HW
-Warm-up: Genetics Challenge
-WS: Analyzing Genetics Data --> DUE WED/THUR
* HW:
~ WS: CH.15 VOCAB & PREP --> DUE WED/THUR

MON 5/9:
-LN: CH.11.3 (B)
-WS: CH.11.3 Review
-WS: (Ch.11.1-11.3) Even More Genetics Practice!
* HW:
~ WS: CH.11.1-11.3 Review --> DUE TUE
~ Bring textbooks --> TUE

FRI 5/6:
-check HW/WS
-Warm-up
-Video Clip: Understanding Basic Genetics

WED 5/4 & THUR 5/5:
-LN: CH.11.3 (A)
-WS: Troll Gametes
-WS: Two-Factor Crosses
* HW:
~ WS: SpongeBob Genetics --> DUE FRIDAY

TUE 5/3:
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.11.3 (A)

MON 5/2:
-Warm-up: Review & Prep
-LN: CH.11.3 (A)

FRI 4/22:
-NO SCHOOL!
-GOOD FRIDAY
-EARTH DAY

THUR 4/21:   [SUB]
-WS: Biotechnology

TUE 4/19 & WED 4/20:
-finish ESSAY
-WS: Should the government fund Scientific Research?

MON 4/18:
-collect HW/OL/WS
-EARTH
-Essay DUE TUE/WED

FRI 4/15:
-BRING TEXTBOOK!
-rtn QUIZ & papers/clean NB
-Grades talks!
-WS: CH.11.3 VOC/PREP
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.11.3

WED 4/13 & THUR 4/14:
~ PERIOD 4: NO PERMISSION FORM = NO FILM!!!
-finish VIDEO
-finish WS: GATTACA ?s
* HW:
~ BRING TEXTBOOK on FRIDAY!

TUE 4/12:
-Permission Forms = NO credit, BUT you can watch the film!
-NO Permission forms = NO film! (alternative assignment next door)
-Video: GATTACA
-WS: GATTACA Questions --> DUE end of class on WED/THUR
* HW:
~ DON'T NEED TO BRING TEXTBOOKS on WED/THUR!
~ PERIOD 4: NO PERMISSION FORM = NO FILM!!!

MON 4/11:   [SUB]
[Per.5: Field Trip to Cal Science Center]
-Permission Forms turned in = half credit
-BRING TEXTBOOKS!
-QUIZ: CH.11.1 & 11.2
-Classwork: CH.11.1 & 11.2 Section Assessment Questions

FRI 4/8:
-collect PERMISSION FORMS! (=full credit)
-rtn QUIZ
-QUIZ: CH.11.1-11.2
-rtn papers
* HW:
~ BRING TEXT BOOKS on MONDAY!

WED 4/6 & THUR 4/7:
* REQUIRED MEETING @ LUNCH for Tall Ship Students! *
-collect HW/WS/Webquest

-ACT: Shuffling Your Traits!

-WS: CH.11.3 VOC/PREP
-READ & OUTLINE CH.11.3

TUE 4/5:
-WS: PUNNETT SQUARES!

* HW:
~ WS: WebQuest --> DUE WED/THUR
~ QUIZ: CH.11.1 & 11.2 --> WED 4/6 & THUR 4/7

-Period 5: NO PERMISSION FORMS BY MONDAY, THEN NOOOO GO!!!
-Warm-up

-LN: CH.11.2 (finish)

-WS: CH.11.2 (Mendel & Probability) 

* HW:

~ WS: CH.11.2 REVIEW --> DUE MON

~ ACT: Tracking Traits --> Parent info DUE MONDAY!

-collect HW/WS
-WS: CH.11.1 REVIEW

-QUIZ: CH.11.1 (Per.1)

-WS: Are We Prisoners to Our Genes?/The Elephant Story

        * READ pg.2 FIRST (longer side), then READ pg.1

              ~ Question 1 [answer on top of pg.1]

                      1) Explain which part of the Elephant you would choose from the
                          BIOLOGISTS perspective. (1 paragraph)

              ~ Question 2 [answer on bottom of pg.1]

                      2) Explain which part of the Elephant you would choose from the
                          GENETICS perspective. (1 paragraph)

MON 3/28:

** NO SCHOOL **
* HW:

~ QUIZ: CH.11.1 --> TUESDAY!

-collect HW/WS

-Video: Genetics + Questions

WED 3/23 & THUR 3/24:
-Warm-up

-BOOK CHECK
-LN: CH.11.1 (B) [cont]
-WS: CH.11.1 Visual
-WS: CH.11.2 VOC & PREP [Mix-&-Match]
-LN: CH.11.2 [???] 

MON 3/21 & TUE 3/22:
-collect HW/OL/WS

-rtn WS: CH.11.1 Voc/Prep
-Warm-up

-BOOK CHECK
-Think/Pair/Share: Discuss /List of Nature vs Nurture Traits
-LN/PPT: CH.11.1 (B)

-Class Poll: Our Traits!
* HW:

~ VERBAL VOCAB QUIZ: CH.11.1 --> WED/THUR [???]

~ QUIZ: CH.11.1 --> TUESDAY 3/29

~ Bring BOOKS on Wed/Thur

FRI 3/18:
-collect HW/WS
-LN: CH.11.1 (A) [finish]
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.11.2
~ WS: Nature vs Nurture
~ Per.4: WS: WebQuest
~ BRING TEXTBOOKS everyday next week!

WED 3/16 & THUR 3/17:
-collect ABSENTEE HW
-Warm-up
-ACT: Intro to Genetics!
-LN: CH.11.1 (A) [begin]
* HW:
~ WS: WEBQUEST
   INTERNET HW ASSIGNMENT!!!
   - GO TO -->  http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/1/concept/
     ~ (the link is different and a little 'wonky' now, so once you click on the link, then click on
     "ANIMATION", THEN click on "CLASSICAL GENETICS", THEN click on "1 Children
     resemble their parents", & THEN, you have all the correct TABS you need on the TOP!)

TUE 3/15:
-collect HW/OL/WS
-rtn papers & MT
-Think-Pair-Share (Biological Perspective of Natural Disasters)

MON 3/14:

-BRING TEXTBOOK!
-rtn papers
-READ & OUTLINE CH.11.1 --> DUE MON 3/14
-WS: CH.11.1 VOC/PREP --> DUE MON 3/14

-GRADES TALKS!

-Per.5 - Permission Forms?
-collect HW/OL/WS

-Warm-up
-LN: CH.10.3 (finish)
-MIDTERM REVIEW: MIX & MATCH CARDS/LINE-UP [CH.8,9,10]
* HW:
~ WS: CH.10.3 REVIEW

~ WS: CH.10 VOCAB REVIEW
~ BRING BINDERS on MIDTERM DAY!
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.11.1 --> DUE MON 3/14
~ WS: CH.11.1 VOC/PREP --> DUE MON 3/14
~ [Midterm covers CH.8, 9, 10]

-Week's Schedule
-BOOKS!
-Tole Mour Tall Ship Reminder!
-collect HW/OL
-Warm-up
-VIDEO CLIPS
-Exit Ticket
-LN: CH.10.3

-QUIZ: CH.10.1 & 10.2
* HW:
~ONLINE HW!

-collect HW/WS

-Warm-up

-LN: CH.10.2 (B) [if needed]
-WS: The CELL CYCLE
-WS: CH.10.2 REVIEW

-collect HW/WS

-Warm-up

-LN: CH.10.2 (B)

-WS: CH.10 VOCAB [Mix-&-match]

-LN: CH.10.2 (A)

* HW:

~ BRING BOOK on FRIDAY!

-collect HW "Planet in Peril"

-rtn & go over POP-QUIZ

-LN: CH.10.1 (finish if needed)

-WS: CH.10.1 Review

* NO SCHOOL *

-"Planet in Peril"

* HW:

~ Choose 2 issues and write a paragraph for each (2 paragraphs total)
       ~ In each paragraph,
          (a) describe the issue/problem (why is it a problem?...)
          (b) and reflect/respond (what are your feelings about this issue?)
       ~ Each paragraph should be relatively lengthy and descriptive.
       --> DUE TUESDAY 2/22

WED 2/16 & THUR 2/17: 
-POP-QUIZ based on online link
-WS: Stem Cells
-READ & OUTLINE CH.10.2
-"Planet in Peril"

TUE 2/15:
-LN: CH.10.1
* HW:

MON 2/14:
-Valentine's Video [Awwww....]
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.10.1

FRI 2/11:
-REASSIGN SEATS
-Discussion w/ CELL CUBES

WED 2/9 & THUR 2/10
-rtn papers & test
-Warm-up
-ACT: CELL SIZE
-Discussion: Making Predictions
-LN: CH.10.1
-Student GRADE discussions (if needed)
-reassign SEATS!
-Parent calls/meetings (if needed)
* HW:
~ ONLINE HW! [TBA...]

TUE 2/8:
-collect LAB
-Discuss LAB
-rtn papers & test
-WS: CH.10.1 VOC/PREP
-Student GRADE discussions (if needed)
* HW:

~ For those of you ABSENT during "Planet in Peril", you are to watch 2-4 of these 

   videos clips (depending on how much you may have already seen or not seen in 

   class) taken from "Planet in Peril" (they're each only about 8-10min) & 

   complete the same "ESSAY" assignment described on FRI 2/4 (below)...for a 

   TOTALl of 3 issues/3 separate paragraphs --> DUE MON 2/14

         ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGpXyw_7pGU&feature=related

         ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWBzwtVXzXc

         ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x979Wwgx7yY

MON 2/7:
-collect "ESSAY" & OL
-LAB: Cellular Respiration --> DUE TUE

FRI 2/4:
-VIDEO: "Planet in Peril"
-ESSAY: Choose 3 issues and write a paragraph for each (3 paragraphs total)
       ~ In each paragraph,
          (a) describe the issue/problem (why is it a problem?...)
          (b) and reflect/respond (what are your feelings about this issue?)
       ~ Each paragraph should be relatively lengthy and descriptive.
       --> DUE MONDAY 2/7
-WS: "Stem Cells"
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.10.1 --> DUE MON

WED 2/2 & THUR 2/3: 
-TEST: CH.8 & 9
-VIDEO: "Planet in Peril"
-ESSAY: Choose 3 issues and write a paragraph for each (3 paragraphs total)
       ~ In each paragraph,
          (a) describe the issue/problem (why is it a problem?...)
          (b) and reflect/respond (what are your feelings about this issue?)
       ~ Each paragraph should be relatively lengthy and descriptive.
       --> DUE MONDAY

TUE 2/1:
"The Cell and Energy"
-REVIEW GAME
* HW:
~ TEST: CH.8 & 9 --> WED/THUR

MON 1/31:
-WS: CH.9 Review
-WS: CH.8 & 9 Review
-finish back page WS: PS & CR
* HW:
~ TEST: CH.8 & 9 --> WED/THUR

FRI 1/28:
-collect HW/OL
-rtn papers/QZ
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.9 (finish)
-WS: Cellular Respiration Overview
* HW:
~ TEST: CH.8 & 9 --> TUE 2/1

WED 1/26 & THUR 1/27:
-collect HW/WS
-Warm-up
-Video: Photosynthesis
-MiniQuiz/Making Predictions
-LN: CH.9 (begin)
-WS: Analyzing PS & CR (front page only)
* HW:
~ Read & Outline CH.9.2 --> DUE FRI 1/28

TUE 1/25:
-check & go over HWWS
-WS RACE: PS Crossword
-WS: CH. 8.1 Review
-WS: CH.9 VOC/PREP --> DUE WED/THUR
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.9.1 --> DUE WED/THUR

MON 1/24:
-rtn  BINDERS
-Warm-up
-LN: CH. 8 (B)
* HW:
~ WS: CH.8 PS Review

FRI 1/21:
-Tole Mour Announcement!
-rtn QZ
-Warm-up: What is "The Secret to Life on Earth"???
-LN: CH.8 (A) [finish]
-BINDER COLLECTION
* HW:
~ Watch "Food Chains & Food Webs" & answer questions

WED 1/19 & THUR 1/20:

-collect HW/OL
-Warm-up
-finish LN: CH.7.4 (if needed)
-INTRO/HOOK "Circle of Life"
-Quickwrite
-Video Clip: Food Chain
-Warm-up: What is the foundation?! + Design a Food Chain
-"Battle at Kruger"
-LN: CH.8 (A)
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.8.2 --> DUE FRI 1/21
~ (Per.4 & 6) In pencil, fill in blanks on pg.1 of LN

[Sophomore Retreat]
[Sophomore Service day]
-collect HW/WS
-WS: CH.8 PREP
-Video: "PLANTS: The Secret of Life on Earth" [Notes]

* HW:
~ READ 8 OUTLINE CH.8.1--> DUE WED/THUR

MON 1/17:

* NO SCHOOL *

FRI 1/14:
-collect HW/OL

-QUIZ: CH.7.2 

-PPT/LN: CH.7.4

* HW:

~ WS: CH.7.4 Review --> DUE TUE

WED 1/12 & THUR 1/13:
-per.1
-purge BINDERS
-go over LN
-go over WSs
-RapidFire!
-WS: Drawing CELLS
-READ & OUTLINE CH.7.4 [TBA...]
-WS: CH.7.4 VOC/PREP
* HW:
~ QUIZ: CH.7.2 --> FRI 1/14
** REMINDER:
~ INFORMATIONAL MEETING for TOLE MOUR EXPEDITION on THURSDAY @
   LUNCH!

TUE 1/11:
-MARINE BIO TRIP Announcement
-collect HW/WS
-Warm-up
-check LN HW was completed!!!
-BOOK & BINDER CHECK
-ACT: Find your match!
-VERBAL VOCAB QUIZ CH.7.2 [RapidFire!]
-collect HW/WS
* HW:
~ QUIZ: CH.7.2 --> FRI 1/14

MON 1/10:  [SUB]
-WS: CH.7.2 Cell Structure
* HW:
~ WS: CELLS --> DUE TUESDAY 1/11
~ QUIZ: CH.7.2 --> FRI 1/14

FRI 1/7:
-collect HW (7.2 S.A.#1-5)
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.7.2 (finish)
* HW:
~ FINISH LN (fill in the blanks of the 2 PICTURES!!!)
~ WS Packet: Labeling Cells & Reviewing CH.7.1-7.2
~ VERBAL VOCAB QUIZ CH.7.2 --> postponed to MON 1/10

WED 1/5 & THUR 1/6:
-Review CH.7.2 VOCAB
-Video Clip: Cell Parts
-Warm-up
-"Rapid Fire"
-LN: CH.7.2
* HW:
~ CH.7.2 Section Assessment #1-5 p.183
~ VERBAL VOCAB QUIZ --> FRI 1/7

TUE 1/4/2011:

FRI 12/17:
-FINALS (p.3 & 4)

THUR 12/16:
-FINALS (p.2 & 5)

WED 12/15:
-FINALS (p.1 & 6)

TUE 12/14:
* LAST DAY for DONATIONS! *
-FILMING: CELL THEORY RAP PERFORMANCES!!! =P
-REVIEW GAME!
*** The FINAL EXAM is 100 multiple choice questions & covers CH.1, 2 & 7!

MON 12/13:
-collect HW/OL
-"REHEARSAL"
-rtn TEST
-LN: CH.7.2
* LAST DAY to bring DONATION ITEMS is TUESDAY! 12/14!
* CHRISTMAS COLLECTION! = Class COMPETITION!
--> Please bring in items discussed in class by TUESDAY 12/14
    ~ Travel-size bottles of lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
    ~ Snack size cookies & chips

FRI 12/10:  [TBA]
-ANNOUNCEMENTS!
-collect HW/WS
-WS: CH.7.2 VOC/PREP [Mix-&-Match]
* HW:
~ SECRET HW! TBA...
~ MEMORIZE LINES by MON 12/13/10
~ FILMING is TUESDAY 12/14!
* CHRISTMAS COLLECTION! = Class COMPETITION!
--> Please bring in items discussed in class by TUESDAY 12/14
    ~ Travel-size bottles of lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
    ~ Snack size cookies & chips

WED 12/8 & THUR 12/9:
-Practice Cell Theory Rap
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.7.1 (finish)
WS: CH.7.1 Review
-go over WS: CH.7.1 V/P
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.7.2
~ BRING TEXTBOOK on FRIDAY! 12/10
* CHRISTMAS COLLECTION! = Class COMPETITION!
--> Please bring in items discussed in class by TUESDAY 12/14
    ~ Travel-size bottles of lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
    ~ Snack size cookies & chips

TUE 12/7:
-make up TEST/LABS???!!!
-E.C. & Collection
-Hook: The Cell Theory Rap Video
-The CELL THEORY RAP! --> Assign LINES! =p
-LN: CH.7.1 (begin)
* HW:
~ MEMORIZE LINES by MON 12/13/10
* CHRISTMAS COLLECTION! = Class COMPETITION!
--> Please bring in items discussed in class by TUESDAY 12/14
    ~ Travel-size bottles of lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
    ~ Snack size cookies & chips

MON 12/6:
-collect HW/WS/OL
-WS: CH.7.1 VOC/PREP
* CHRISTMAS COLLECTION! = Class COMPETITION!
--> Please bring in items discussed in class by TUESDAY 12/14
    ~ Travel-size bottles of lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
    ~ Snack size cookies & chips

FRI 12/3:
-collect LAB SHEET
-CELL COLORING --> Due MON 12/6
* HW:
~ READ & OUTLINE CH.7.1 --> DUE MON 12/6
~ Bring TEXTBOOK on MON 12/6

WED 12/1 & THUR 12/2:
-missing forms?
-PRE-LAB QUIZ [NO PASS = NO DO LAB =(]
-LAB: Identifying Carbon Compounds --> DUE FRIDAY 12/3

TUE 11/30:
-collect all HW/WSs
-TEST: CH.2
-PRE-LAB PREP
* HW:
~ RE-READ LAB & complete !st page! [NO READ=NO DO LAB!]
~ QUIZ: Pre-Lab Quiz on WED/THUR

MON 11/29:
-collect/check HW/WSs
-LN: CH.2.3 (if needed)
-WS: CH.2.3 Flow Chart
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.3 Review Packet
~ TEST: CH.2 --> TUESDAY 11/30

THUR 11/25 & FRI 11/26: NO SCHOOL!
* HAPPY THANKSGIVING! *
** SECRET HW??? --> STAY POSTED by checking www.alemany.org!!!

WED 11/24:  12:10 Dismissal
[p.2,4,6]
-LN: CH.2.3
-go over WS: CH.2.3 Graphic Organizer
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.3 Flow Charts --> DUE MON 11/29

TUE 11/23:  1:35 Dismissal
[p.1,3,5]
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.2.3
-go over WS: CH.2.3 Graphic Organizer
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.3 Flow Charts --> DUE MON 11/29

MON 11/22:  [SUB]
-"What is a Calorie?"
-Review Questions

   1) Write a short paragraph about what you learned in the video.

   2a) Relate a MONOMER to a POLYMER.

   2b) Draw each (see above)

   3) Describe what about CARBON atoms give them the ability to   

      form carbon compounds.

   4) Give food examples of each of the 4 carbon compounds.

   5) Describe the functions & significance of each of the 4

      carbon compounds.

   6) List the building blocks (MONOMERS) of each of the 4 carbon

      compounds.

   7) What is a HEALTHY source of LIPIDS?

   8) What is an unhealthy source of LIPIDS?

   9) What are the 6 elements that compose most of our cells and

      bodies?

   10) List the elements that compose each of the 4 carbon

       compounds.

FRI 11/20:  [SUB]
[Ms.West at Valyermo]
-finish FILM if needed
-WS: Video Questions
-WS: Ch.2.3 Graphic Organizer (complete front-side in pencil)
* SECRET HW for PERIOD 1,5,6:

WED 11/18 & THUR 11/19:  [SUB]
[Ms.West at Valyermo]
-collect PERMISSION FORMS
-DOCUMENTARY: "Super Size Me"

TUE 11/17:
-rtn papers
-finish POSTER PRESENTATIONS
-WS: Carbon Compounds GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
* HW:
~ PERMISSION FORMS DUE SIGNED by WED (p.1,5) or THUR (p.4,6)
~ EXTRA HW for PERIOD 4:
MON 11/15:
* NO SCHOOL *

FRI 11/12:
-QUIZ: CH.2.2

-POSTER PRESENTATIONS
-WS: Carbon Compounds (Pre-LN)

WED 11/10:  [Blocks 2,4,6]
-same as TUE

TUE 11/9:  [Blocks 1,3,5]

-Group Assignments

-POSTERS

* [p.1,4]:
-collect HW
-rtn QUIZZES
-Warm-up
-go over/finish LN: CH.2.2 (B)
-LAB DISCUSSION!
-extra LAB ACTIVITY
* [p.5,6]:
-LN: CH.2.2 (B)
-"QUICK-LAB" (p.5)
** MAKE-UP LAB: after school! **
*** TUTORING MON & TUE! ***
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.2 REVIEW --> DUE TUE

FRI 11/5:
-collect LAB (p.1,4,6)
-POP-QUIZ: SCIENCE ROOTS
-READ & OUTLINE CH.2.3
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.3 VOC/PREP

-LN: CH.2.2 (B)
~ bring TEXTBOOKS on FRI 11/5
~ QUIZ: CH.2.2 --> on MON 11/8 [LAST TUTOR SESSIONS available WED & THUR!
-LAB: Properties of Water  --> DUE FRI
** MAKE-UP LAB after school! **

-check HW/WS: CH.2.2 VOC/PREP

-Warm-up
-check HW/WS
-Video: Fresh Water
* HW:
~ QUIZ: CH.2.1 --> on TUE 11/2

FRI 10/29:
-Warm-up
-LN: CH.2.2 (A)
-Exit Ticket

* HW:

~ go online & fill in "Example" & "Picture" columns on WS: CH.2.2 VOC/PREP --> DUE MON 11/1

~ Per.6: E.C. for RAP performance! (Adrian/Gianni)

WED 10/27 & THUR 10/28:
-Powerpoint
-[MIX/MATCH] WS: CH.2.2 VOC/PREP 

TUE 10/26:
* HW:
~ WS: CH.2.2 VOCAB/PREP

MON 10/25:

-Warm-up
-VIDEO: The Atom