Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/16/08
Friday

Objective:  To analyze and assess the model of Natural Selection, and to identify and describe an example of current evolution in action.

• Debrief: Modeling Natural Selection, pp. 47-49
• Evolution In Action, Process and Procedures #’s 1-2, p. 53
• check/stamp HW
• Take Home Exam, Chapter 2, DUE MONDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS!

What patterns did you notice in starting population numbers?

Reflection:
05/16

How is this an example of evolution?

HW:
05/16

Take Home Exam, Chapter 2, DUE MONDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS!

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/14/08
Wednesday
½ Day

Objective:  To model Natural Selection and to analyze and assess the model for accuracy.

• Modeling Natural Selection, pp. 47-49

Give 4 examples of variation within a population.

Reflection:
05/14

What aspect(s) of Natural Selection did you model today?

HW:
05/14

Research Project, finish reading the essays E23-E30

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/12/08
Monday

Objective:  To examine the importance of Darwin’s role in Evolutionary Theory.  To differentiate between scientific theory and the common use of the term theory.

• Explaining Evolution

What does the term theory mean in science?

Reflection:
05/12

How was Darwin’s work important to Biology?

HW:
05/12

Analysis Questions, pp. 46, 1 a and b, essay p. E29.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/09/08
Friday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Quiz: Evidence for Change
• Begin: Explaining Evolution

How would physical anthropologists classify new skull discoveries?

Reflection:
05/09

What would the fossil record look like if organisms did not change over time?

HW:
05/09

• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/08/08
Thursday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Evidence for Change,  pp. 38-44—Jigsaw—Presentations
• Notes/Debrief

Why is evidence for continuity (similarities) just as powerful as evidence for change over time?

Reflection:
05/08

What would the fossil record look like if organisms did not change over time?

HW:
05/08

• Study for Quiz tomorrow over Evolution
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/07/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Evidence for Change,  pp. 38-44--Jigsaw

How does the combined evidence from various specialists support the conclusion that organisms change over time?

Reflection:
05/07

What do you need to do to be ready to present tomorrow?

HW:
05/07

• Work on your section of the Evidence for Change Across Time assignment
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/06/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Evidence for Change,  pp. 38-44--Jigsaw

List one form of evidence (from your specialty)  that shows how organisms have changed over time.

Reflection:
05/06

What role are you going to assume in your group’s presentation to the class?

HW:
05/06

• Work on your section of the Evidence for Change Across Time assignment
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/05/08
Monday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Evidence for Change,  pp. 38-44--Jigsaw

List one form of evidence (from your specialty)  that shows different organisms are related.

Reflection:
05/05

What do you need to do before class tomorrow so that you will be ready to present to your group on Tuesday?

HW:
05/05

• Work on your section of the Evidence for Change Across Time assignment
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/02/08
Friday

Objective:  To explain from the perspective of various specialists, the evidence for change across time.

• Quiz and HW Check
• Evidence for Change,  pp. 38-44

What is the best way for you to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time?

Reflection:
05/02

What do you need to do before class Monday so that your group will be ready to present on Tuesday?

HW:
05/02

• Work on your section of the Evidence for Change Across Time assignment
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

05/01/08
Thursday

Objective:  To design and interpret a model of geologic time including biologically significant events.

• Finish: Modeling the Earth’s History, pp. 36-38
• Begin: Evidence for Change

What do the following prefixes mean:  paleo, geo, anthro, evolut?

Reflection:
05/01

What could explain the reason for so many events closest to present day?

HW:
05/01

• Analysis 1-3, pp. 37-38
• Quiz tomorrow over Genetic Variation Notes.
• Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/30/08
Wednesday

Objective:   To design and interpret a model of geologic time including biologically significant events.

• Debrief Lucy, HW Check.
• Modeling the Earth’s History, pp. 36-38

What characteristics did Lucy have that are similar to modern humans?

Reflection:
04/30

Why is the length of time significant when describing changes that occur?

HW:
04/30

Work on Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/28/08
Monday

Objective:  To synthesize and analyze information from various sources regarding individual research project. 

• Library:  Research to write Discussion/Analysis

None

Reflection:
04/28

None

HW:
04/28

 Work on Research Project—Data Check Due Tomorrow

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/25/08
Friday

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Quiz
• Prep for Monday, Library Day

Hemophilia and Color Blindness are passed the same way (X-linked) why are there so many more color-blind people than hemophiliacs?

Reflection:
04/25

What information will you need to look up in the Library to help you complete your investigation and analysis?

HW:
04/25

 Bring Research Notebook, and copy of Bibliography for Monday—Meet in Library—Data Check, Tuesday

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/24/08
Thursday

Objective:  To understand that variation exists in populations; To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Check Notebook Punnett Squares/Analysis (Stamp)
• Genetic Basis of Human Variation Part A, pp. 247-248
• Notes E164-E169
• Part B, 1-3

Use genetics terminology to explain how hemophilia is inherited.

Reflection:
04/24

How does genetic variety happen in a population?

HW:
04/24

Part B, 1-3, p. 250
Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/23/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To predict the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of a monohybrid and a dihybrid cross.

• Debrief Part B and Handout (Punnett Squares)
• Part D, pp. 246-247
• Analysis

If you are crossing a homozygous dominant male with a homozygous recessive female, what will the offspring be?

Reflection:
04/23

None

HW:
04/23

 Finish Part D, pp. 246-247 #’s 4, 5 and Analysis p. 247 #’s 1,2,3,5,6.
Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/22/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Can You Sort it Out? Parts B and handouts—practicing Punnett Squares

What is the genotype and phenotype of offspring from a cross between the following:  HH x hh for Hairy knuckles if Hairy is dominant?

Reflection:
04/22

What are the possible genotypes of gametes of a plant that is TtGg if T=tall, and G = green?

HW:
04/22

Finish handouts and Part B
Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/21/08
Monday

Objective:  To predict the genotypic and phenotypic ratios of a monohybrid cross.

• Finish Meiosis Notes
• Can You Sort it Out? Part A: monohybrid cross
• Can You Sort it Out? Part B: dihybrid cross

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Reflection:
04/21

Cross a homozygous dominant pea for height (TT) with a heterozygous one (Tt)?  What is the genotype and phenotype of the F1?

HW:
04/21

Research Project

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/18/08
Friday
WASL

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Meiosis: Videodisc
• Meiosis Essay Notes E160-164

Describe the Law of Independent Assortment?

Reflection:
04/18

How would an asexually reproducing organism form a new cell?

HW:
04/18

 Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/17/08
Thursday
WASL

Objective:  To synthesize information from rabbits and diseases to describe dominance and recessiveness.

• Notes Essay Genotype and Phenotype
• Part B: Patterns of Inheritance pp. 239-241

If the beans represent your genes, why do you have two?

Reflection:
04/17

What is the difference between a dominant and a recessive allele?

HW:
04/17

 Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/16/08
Wednesday
WASL

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction; and to explain the significance of sample size in an investigation.

• Finish Game of Chance,
• Begin Patterns of Inheritance p. 237-241, Part A
• Notes E155-E158 Genotype and Phenotype

Which is more accurate, sampling a group of 20 rabbits or a group of 600 rabbits?

Reflection:
04/16

How have you addressed the issue of sample size in your research project?

HW:
04/16

Finish  Part A, pp. 238-239
Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/15/08
Tuesday
WASL

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Complete Game of Chance, pp. 230-233 All

If you know the probability of an occurrence, can you guarantee how often it occurs?  Explain

Reflection:
04/15

If a woman has had 7 girls, what is the probability her next baby will be a girl?

HW:
04/15

 Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/14/08
Monday

Objective:  To understand how information is transferred and preserved through reproduction.

• Intro to Ch. 11: Continuity of Information Through Inheritance
• Gifts from Your Parents, p. 230 1-2d
• Game of Chance, pp. 230-233 All
• Turn in Discussion/Conclusion Elephant Lab

Why is it that children look like their parents?

Reflection:
04/14

What is the difference between acquired traits and inherited traits?

HW:
04/14

Complete 1a,b p. 231.
Work on research project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/04/08
Friday

Objective:  . 

• Midterm Exam

none

Reflection:
04/04

none

HW:
04/04

Complete Discussion/Conclusion for Elephant Lab.
Begin project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/03/08
Thursday

Objective:  To identify areas of weakness in biology content for 3rd quarter and to develop a plan to study for the midterm exam. 

• Journal
• Review for Midterm
• Reflection

Was your hypothesis supported or rejected by the data?

Reflection:
04/03

Describe your plan for studying for the midterm tonight.

HW:
04/03

Study for Midterm

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/02/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To identify, perform, and critique Agarose Gel Electrophoresis—a process used to analyze DNA. 

• Who Dung It? Lab Data Analysis/Debrief
• Discussion section of Lab
• Hand back papers/Clean up the lab
• Reflection

How are your results different from what was expected?

Reflection:
04/02

None

HW:
04/02

Begin writing Discussion Section of Who Dung It?

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

04/01/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To identify, perform, and critique Agarose Gel Electrophoresis—a process used to analyze DNA. 

• Who Dung It? Lab Day 3:  Staining/Analysis
• Begin Discussion section of Lab
• Reflection

What is the purpose to staining and de-staining the gel?

Reflection:
04/01

What are at least two advantages to using gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis?

HW:
04/01

Begin writing Discussion Section of Who Dung It? in notebook (see handout)

• What Happened
• What should’ve Happened
• Why should it have happened

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/31/08
Monday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Who Dung It? Lab Day 2
• Research through Data due
• Reflection

What are the limitations to using gel electrophoresis for analysis of DNA?

Reflection:
03/31

None (lab)

HW:
03/31

Work on Semester Project—

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/28/08
Friday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Notebook Check
• Who Dung It? Lab Day 1 (5-6)
• Quiz (1-3)
• Reflection

What will a p20 micropipette reading be if you were measuring 11.0µL?

Reflection:
03/28

None

HW:
03/28

Work on Semester Project—Through Data due Monday March 31st.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/27/08
Thursday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Who Dung It? Lab Day 1 (1-3)
• Quiz (5-6)
• Reflection

What will a p10 micropipette read if you are measuring 1.0µL?

Reflection:
03/27

What is the purpose for refrigerating or putting on ice, the reagents?

HW:
03/27

Work on Semester Project.
Classroom Notebook Check Tomorrow 03/28/08.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/25/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Who Dung It? pre-lab:  write Protocol and set up Data
• Reflection

If the BamHI does not cut the DNA, will we be able to see that in the results?

Reflection:
03/25

What is the purpose of using the microcentrifuge?

HW:
03/25

Work on Semester Project.
Notebook Check 03/28/08—Friday.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/24/08
Monday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Who Dung It? Debrief Problem Statement, Hypothesis
• Continue with pre-lab:  Handout, write Protocol
• Reflection

What was the most difficult part to writing your Problem Statement?

Reflection:
03/24

Why is one sample of DNA not digested, but the others are (in lab)?

HW:
03/24

Work on Semester Project.
Notebook Check 03/28/08—Friday.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/20/08
Thursday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Who Dung It? Lab Background Notes, RFLP’s and Polymorphisms Handout
• Continue with pre-lab:  Handout, write Problem Statement and Hypothesis
• Reflection

Why does DNA need to be “digested” or cut up before it is electrophoresed?

Reflection:
03/20

How do polymorphisms help scientists trace patterns in families of organisms?

HW:
03/20

Who Dung It? Lab: Problem Statement and Hypothesis

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/19/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA.

• Finish Background: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Begin: “Who Dung It” Lab—Background Info. And Mutation Notes
• Reflection

Describe two different types of mutations?

Reflection:
03/19

When DNA fragments are electrophoresed, which fragments move farther away, the shorter ones, or longer ones? Explain.

HW:
03/19

Read: Background Who Dung It? Lab and RFLPs and Polymorphisms handout

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/17/08
Monday

Objective:  To identify and critique processes used to analyze DNA

• Journal
• Update Table of Contents (Classroom Notebook)
• Update on Due Dates for Research Project and Requirements
• Begin Micropipetting Mini Lab
• Reflection

What is a restriction enzyme?

Reflection:
03/17

What part(s) of Background do you still need to complete?  List.

HW:
03/17

Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project. DUE 03/19/08

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

WASL
03/10-14/08
Monday-Friday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA transcription and translation

• Turn in Translation Scavenger Hunt
• Read and Take Notes on essays pp. E184-E193
• Define key terms:  recombinant DNA, DNA ligase, gene therapy, genetic engineering, restriction enzyme
• Answer Questions p. E192: Should the government regulate recombinant DNA research?  Does the public have a right to be informed and to have a voice in decisions about research that might involve ethical as well as technical issues?  Who should make the decisions about what types of research are desirable and what risks are acceptable?

Mon: When will a change in the DNA not cause harm?

Tues-Fri:  NO JOURNAL QUESTION

Reflection:
03/10—03/14

NONE

HW:
03/10—03/14

Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/07/08
Friday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA transcription and translation

• Turn in Translation Scavenger Hunt
• Video Segment: Protein Synthesis
• Quiz: Gene Expression
• Mutation Notes
• Reflection

Why does the cell need to go through transcription and translation?

Reflection:
03/07

How are all three types of RNA active in translation?

HW:
03/07

Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/06/08
Thursday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA transcription and translation

• Color Sheet: Translation
• Translation Scavenger Hunt
• Reflection

Where in the cell does transcription occur?  Translation?

Reflection:
03/06

What is protein synthesis?

HW:
03/06

Finish Scavenger Hunt
Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/05/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA transcription and translation

• Notes:  Transcription/ Translation
• Reflection

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Reflection:
03/05

None

HW:
03/05

Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/04/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA transcription and translation

• Table Posters:  Gene Expression—Share out
• Notes:  Transcription/ Translation
• Reflection

What steps are involved when a gene is expressed in a person?

Reflection:
03/04

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

HW:
03/04

Work on Background Research and making Bib Cards for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

03/03/08
Monday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and analyze and communicate results of a lab investigation.

• Testable Question: Peer Review
• Discussion/Conclusion Peer Review
• Reflection

What limits do you have on your experiment?

Reflection:
03/03

What improvements can you make to your Testable Question?

HW:
03/03

Add improvements to TQ and to Discussion/Conclusion.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/29/08
Friday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and analyze and communicate results of a lab investigation.

• Quiz: DNA Isolation Lab
• Complete Gene Expression Part1, Part 2
• Video clip: Transcription
• Reflection

Some foods didn’t have good DNA isolation, whereas others did.  What could be a reason for this?

Reflection:
02/29

What is transcription?

HW:
02/29

Finish Gene Expression handouts and Lab Discussion/Conclusion.
Write Testable Question for Research Project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/28/08
Thursday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and analyze and communicate results of a lab investigation.

• Finish DNA Isolation Lab
• Discussion/Conclusion, DNA Isolation
• Reflection

How is the information stored in DNA used by organisms to build the physical being?

Reflection:
02/28

What is “gene expression?”

HW:
02/28

Finish DNA Isolation Lab—Discussion and Conclusion
Study for Quiz over DNA Isolation Lab, tomorrow.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/26/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and to conduct a lab investigation.

• Turn In FQ: Semester Project
• Lab: DNA Isolation
• Reflection

Describe how to focus a sample under high power on the microscope.

Reflection:
02/26

Did the 2 samples of DNA look the same?  Explain.

HW:
02/26

Finish Data/Observations Section of Lab, Begin Discussion Section

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/25/08
Monday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and to conduct a lab investigation.

• Lab: DNA Isolation
• Reflection

What are the 4 basic steps needed to isolate DNA?

Reflection:
02/25

What step do you need to start at in the lab tomorrow?

HW:
02/25

Identify Topic/FQ for Research Project-- Research Notebook DUE TOMORROW!

02/15/08
Friday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and to write a lab report.

• Quiz
• Set up Data Section for Lab
• Turn in Notebook
• Video: DNA Life Controller
• Reflection

What is the function of the salt and the detergent solutions in the lab?

Reflection:
02/15

Why would enzymes break down DNA if it is detected outside of the nucleus?

HW:
02/15

Bring 2 samples for DNA Isolation Lab.
Identify Topic/FQ for Research Project.
Have a relaxing break!

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/13/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, and to write a lab report.

• Research Notebook:  Complete pp. 204-206, Part A, all, enter Part B, #1ab
• Pre-Lab:  DNA Isolation (Problem, Background)
• Reflection

List at least 7 different places to find DNA.

Reflection:
02/13

Do you think all DNA looks the same?  Explain.

HW:
02/13

Finish 1st Pre-Lab Section:  Problem Statement.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/12/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To identify and utilize biology resources in the library to begin to design an independent, scientific, research investigation.

• Meet in Library
• Bibliography Cards:  Begin to make
• Text pp. 204-206, Part B begin # 1a,b

None

Reflection:
02/12

None

HW:
02/12

Complete pp. 202-203, be sure Research Notebook is set up, Table of Contents up-to-date, and all handouts are pasted in.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/11/08
Monday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Introduce Research Project/Packet
• Text pp. 200-208
• Reflection

What are the components to a “good” scientific investigation?

Reflection:
02/11

What resources can you use to get ideas for a research project?

HW:
02/11

Generate a list of ideas you are interested in to research for the project.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/08/08
Friday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Journal
• Finish Modeling DNA, Part B: Replication
• Analysis Questions 1-3
• DNA Color Sheet/ Nucleotides
• Time Permitting: Introduce Research Project
• Reflection

Will any mutation that occurs in your DNA be passed on to your children?

Reflection:
02/08

How does the structure of each nucleotide ensure it hooks only to its complement?

HW:
02/08

Make sure your notebook is all complete, Notebook Check Next Friday.  Bring 2nd Comp. Book Monday

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/07/08
Thursday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Journal
• Modeling DNA pp. 261-263, Part B: Modeling DNA Replication
• Reflection

How does DNA replicate in a way that ensures it is making an EXACT copy of itself?

Reflection:
02/07

Do you think your model allows you to visualize the process of DNA replication?  Explain.

HW:
02/07

Analysis Questions 1-3 pp. 265-266.   Study for quiz tomorrow.  Bring 2nd Composition Book tomorrow.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/06/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the processes of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Journal
• Read and Take Notes Essay E173-E178
• Reflection

How could you use your model to show how DNA replicates (copies itself)?

Reflection:
02/06

The model you made required you show how one chain determines the order of subunits of another chain:  from the reading, what is this called?

HW:
02/06

Read and Take Notes pp. E178-E179 Replication Errors and Mutation

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/05/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the structure of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Journal
• Modeling DNA pp. 261-263, Part A: Analyzing a Video Model #’s 10-11.
• Begin Essay E172-E173: Read and Take Notes
• Reflection

What are two ways you could improve your last model of DNA?

Reflection:
02/05

Do you think your model allows you to visualize the structure of DNA?  Explain.

HW:
02/05

Read and Take Notes pp. E172-E173 Genetic Information is Stored in Molecular Form

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

02/04/08
Monday

Objective:  To synthesize information about the structure of DNA, to build a model of DNA, and to critique the model built. 

• Journal
• Modeling DNA pp. 261-263, Part A (Models 1-3), #’s 1-9)
• Reflection

Answer the question stated in Figure 12.1, p. 258 of text.  (What can you conclude?)

Reflection:
02/04

What criticism(s) do you have about your model?

HW:
02/04

Finish writing complete answers to all questions #’s 1-9.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/31/08
Thursday

Objective:  To evaluate own knowledge of the scientific method and DNA. 

• Journal/Turn in HW
• Check out Books
• Debrief Pre-Test
• DNA mini-poster
• Reflection

What is DNA and why is it important?

Reflection:
01/31

After correcting your pre-test, what science skills should you work on improving?  What skills did you know better than you thought?

HW:
01/31

Cover Book and Study for Quiz tomorrow over Syllabus and Safety.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/30/08
Wednesday

Objective:  To set up a system of organization and to target individual areas for skill improvement.

• Journal/Turn in HW
• Set up Notebook
• Check out Books
• Reflection

One statistic stated that the single biggest factor in achieving higher grades in high school is organizational ability.  Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

Reflection:
01/30

What will be your greatest organizational challenge with your notebook?  How will you address the challenge?

HW:
01/30

Finish Setting up Your Notebook

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/29/08
Tuesday

Objective:  To evaluate own knowledge of the scientific method and to target individual areas for skill improvement.

• Journal/Turn in HW
• Scientific Method—Pre-Test
• Reflection

In what ways are the scientific method and classroom expectations similar?  Different?

Reflection:
01/29

Copy the following chart and fill it out:

HW:
01/29

Finish Pre-Test and purchase Composition Books (2)

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/28/08
Monday

Objective:  To identify and describe elements of a functional science classroom, and to evaluate their importance.

• Seats (see chart on screen)
• Journal and popsicle sticks
• Required Materials (see list in syllabus and on-line)
• Syllabus/Expectations
• Scientific Method—Pre-Test

• Reflection/Exit Slip

What does a scientist “look like?”  Draw a picture.

Reflection:
01/28

Copy the following chart and fill it out:

HW:
01/28

Read and sign Course Procedures and Safety Contract and purchase Composition Book

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/23/08
Wednesday

Objectives:  To monitor own progress this semester, and to establish goal for successful completion of the final exam. 

• Identify study needs
• Study for the final exam

What areas of the curriculum do you feel you know well enough to help someone else with? 

HW: Review for Final

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/22/08
Tuesday

Objectives:  To analyze photosynthesis lab, and own procedures.  To assess a complete, detailed lab report.

• Use lab report checklist to assess lab.
• Turn in lab
• Review for final exam
• Turn in Books

What sets an excellent lab report apart from a good lab report? 

HW: Review for Final, Bring in Books for return

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/16/08
Wednesday

Objectives:  To perform photosynthesis lab, following own procedures.  To write a complete, detailed lab report.

• Complete Lab
• Begin Discussion (use handout on photosynthesis, handout on format for Discussion and Conclusion)

What is the purpose of the plants in a closed environment with CO2?

HW: Write the Discussion section (use handout for format)

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/14/08
Monday

Objectives:  To identify and describe cellular respiration and its relationship to photosynthesis.  To write a complete, detailed lab report.

• Check Notebook and Journals
• Write Protocol for Lab (materials and procedure)
• Set up Data section of lab

What is the manipulated variable in the experiment?  Responding variable?  Controlled variables?

HW: Finish writing Protocol and set up Data section.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/11/08
Friday

Objectives:  To identify and describe cellular respiration and its relationship to photosynthesis. 

• Quiz 2 E,M, O
• Background: Photosynthesis: Read and Take notes E123-E127
• Hypothesis

How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

HW: Finish Hypothesis section

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/10/08
Thursday

Objectives:  To identify and describe cellular respiration and its relationship to photosynthesis. 
Summarize Cellular Respiration/ Introduce Photosynthesis

• Finish: Cellular Respiration (Diagram E116), Metabolism Diagram (see E127-E128) (aerobic v. anaerobic)
• Read paragraph #1, p. 151
• Intro lab: You Light Up My Life Problem Statement: identify the  Fundamental Question & the 4 Testable Questions

What is photosynthesis and where does it occur?

HW: TQ, Study for Quiz

01/09/08
Wednesday

Objectives:  To identify and describe cellular respiration and its relationship to photosynthesis. 

• Finish Debriefing Handouts

Summarize Cellular Respiration/ Introduce Photosynthesis

• Begin: Cellular Respiration (Diagram E116), Metabolism Diagram (see E127-E128) (aerobic v. anaerobic)

What is the connection between cellular respiration, biosynthesis, and muscle movement?

HW: None

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/04/08
Friday

Objectives:  To be able to classify enzymes based on name and function.  To evaluate indicators of anorexia.  To compare skeletal types. 

• Finish: Cellular Respiration:  getting energy from the food we eat.  (notes)

• Complete Handout
• Turn in Lab (in Notebook)

How might the natural colors of the foods you tested affect the lab results?

HW: finish handout

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

01/03/08
Thursday

Objectives:  To be able to explain the different types of biomolecules needed by the body.  To analyze the food we eat for biomolecules.  To assess whether a particular diet is “balanced.”  To write a complete lab report.

• Cellular Respiration:  getting energy from the food we eat.  (notes)
• Finish writing Discussion and Conclusion for lab

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

HW: Lab write-up due tomorrow—write conclusion.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/19/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To be able to explain the different types of biomolecules (macromolecules) needed by the body.  To analyze the food we eat for biomolecules.  To assess whether a particular diet is “balanced.”  To write a complete lab report.

• Complete Lab: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150
• Biomolecules:  Structure (notes)

None—finish lab right away

HW: Continue writing Discussion/Analysis section of lab Due Friday Jan 4th.  (cite evidence from lab).  Use essays pp. E96-E99.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/18/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To follow and assess effectiveness of procedures you wrote for the lab.  To conduct a laboratory investigation safely.

• Complete Lab: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150

What problems with the lab arose yesterday?  Are there results that may be inaccurate?  Explain

HW: Continue writing Discussion/Analysis section of lab

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/17/07
Monday

Objectives:  To follow and assess effectiveness of procedures you wrote for the lab.  To conduct a laboratory investigation safely.

• Perform Lab: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150

What safety precautions must be taken for today’s lab?

HW: Begin Discussion/Analysis section of lab (if tested at least one food in class today)

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/14/07
Friday

Objectives:  To identify and describe the role of nutrients in the foods you eat. To recognize and generate testable questions and hypotheses.  To write informational text in the form of paragraphs and procedures.

• Quiz E,M, & O 1: Pre-Lab and E90-E95
• Check work so far: Problem Statements (FQs(2), TQs (8)),Background (2 para), Hypotheses (8), Protocol (Materials, Procedures).
• Continue: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150—Finish writing Hypotheses and Protocol (materials and procedure).  Set up Data Table.

What are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates? Proteins? Lipids?

HW: Finish Pre-Lab—all parts (up through Data Table) and bring in food to test for Monday.  Health Care Proposal Re-Writes due no later than Monday.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/13/07
Thursday

Objectives:  To identify and describe the role of nutrients in the foods you eat.  To cite evidence from text to support your statements.  To generate testable questions and hypotheses.

• Check Background (2 paragraphs 2nd-5th periods)
• Check Hypothesis—hypotheses for EACH testable question (8 total, 2nd-5th periods)
• Continue: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150 (6th period write background)—Protocol: materials and procedure for each test (we will finish in class on Friday)

What are the components of a protocol?

HW: Study for quiz tomorrow (over pre-lab and E90-E95)

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/12/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To identify and describe the role of nutrients in the foods you eat.  To cite evidence from text to support your statements.  To generate testable questions and hypotheses.

• Check Problem Statements (2 fundamental questions, 8 testable questions)
• Continue: What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150 (Use notes from essay to write 2 paragraphs for Background section of Lab)
• Hypothesis—Use Lab Report Format write hypotheses for EACH testable question (8 total)

Describe two dietary sources each of protein, carbohydrate, and lipid.

HW: Finish writing hypotheses (8 total)

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/11/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To identify and describe the role of nutrients in the foods you eat.  To cite evidence from text to support your statements.  To generate testable questions and hypotheses.

• What is in the Food You Eat? Pp. 146-150—pre-lab, Problem Statement, Background Info., Hypothesis—Use Lab Report Format

What are the categories of foods that appear on the Food Pyramid?

HW: Background Information, Re-Writes on Health Care Proposal due Monday, Dec 17th

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/06/07
Thursday

Objectives:  To categorize self into scales of athletic fitness and fitness for life.  To analyze the role of matter and energy in a body’s performance.  To cite evidence from text to support your statements.

• Seats
• Intro. to Unit 3: Chapter 7, pp. 138-141—Read
• Read Story: The Sky Awaits, p. 143, Answer Questions
• Read Essay, E88, Answer Questions

How physically fit are you?  Describe.

HW: Notebook Check on Friday. 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/05/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To demonstrate understanding of homeostasis, risk, and the ethical and cost considerations of various health care proposals.

• Panel Time to discuss which proposals to fund and why—Panel Presentation
• Notebook rubric: Check notes in notebook (other 2/3 of class at same time as panel is consulting)
• Debrief: Health Care Proposal
• Debrief: What’s the Risk, Part B (overall totals), Part C: comparison to Scientific Method, Analysis Questions 1-3

Which proposal(s) would you choose to fund, given the choice?  Why? (no more than 3)

HW: Organize Notebook (Check on Friday). 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/04/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To show understanding that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Present and Evaluate Health Care Proposals:  Time Keepers—Panel (fill out small sheet); Summarizers—Present to panel

None

HW: None, unless notebook needs to be caught up--Notebook Check Friday. 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

12/03/07
Monday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Finish Health Care Proposal, practice presentations, identify panel tasks.

From the class results, what behaviors do people in this class participate in that are risky?  (See results on ELMO)

HW: Overall proposal (final draft and presentation due No Later than Tomorrow, Tues Dec. 4th at beginning of class). 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/30/07
Friday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Finish What’s the Risk? Risk Assessment (parts B, C, and Analysis questions pp. 128-131)
• Work on Health Care Proposal

What are two risks that teens face more often than the general public?

HW: Finish What’s the Risk?
Overall proposal (final draft and presentation due No Later Tues Dec. 4th at beginning of class). 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/29/07
Thursday

Objectives:  To understand that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Debrief Journal Questions
• Finish: Self Defense
• Begin: Risk Assessment

If you get a cold, should you take antibiotics?  Explain.

HW: Overall proposal (final draft and presentation due No Later Than Tues Dec. 4th at beginning of class). 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/28/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To understand that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Explain: Self Defense pp. 119-128

How does a vaccine work?

HW:Individual Research for Health-Care Proposal (due tomorrow).  Overall proposal, final draft and presentation due No Later Than Tues Dec. 4th at beginning of class). 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/27/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To understand that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Read and Summarize each paragraph of the essay “Individual Behavior Can Effect Larger Groups” p. E86
• Read and Outline 6 steps of “Ethical Analysis” p. E87.
• Generate a List of 20 risks faced by humans.
• Share individual research with group, identify Next Steps for work on Health Care Proposal.

What plays a larger role in who you are today?  Is it your genes or is it the environment that you live in?  Explain your answer.

HW: Overall proposal (final draft and presentation due No Later Than Tues Dec. 4th at beginning of class).  NEW DEADLINE.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/26/07
Monday

Objectives:  To understand that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Finish: Explain: Self Defense pp. 119-128

How does a vaccine work?

HW:Individual Research for Health-Care Proposal (due tomorrow).  Overall proposal, final draft and presentation due No Later Than Friday, Nov 30th. 

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/20/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that the immune system both protects and defends against invasions to maintain homeostasis.

• Rubric: Health Care Proposal due no later than Friday, Nov. 30th.
• Essays: Notes/Outline E78-E82
• Begin: Explain: Self Defense pp. 119-128

How have advances in technology raised ethical questions in the field of medicine?  (refer to Essay E75-E77)

HW:Individual Research for Health-Care Proposal; Finish Notes from Essays.

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/19/07
Monday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that vital signs are valuable for assessing homeostatic conditions.

• Looking Ahead, p. 119
• Part A: #’s 1 (a-d) pp. 120-121
• Essays: Notes/Outline E78-E82

None

HW:Begin Research on Health Care Proposal

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/16/07
Friday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that vital signs are valuable for assessing homeostatic conditions.

• Quiz 4: Homeostasis Ch. 6
• Finish: Part B, Triage pp. 118-119
• Cornell Notes: Coping with Disruptions p. E75
• Start Analysis Questions p. 119, 1-8

Describe the “ABCs” of Triage.

HW: Finish Analysis Questions p. 119, 1-8

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/15/07
Thursday

Objectives:  To understand that changes in the environment can disrupt homeostasis; that homeostatic systems are interdependent; and that vital signs are valuable for assessing homeostatic conditions.

• Finish: Chapter 6: Explore Hospital Triage Part A, pp. 112-118.
• Begin Triage Part B

What are “vital signs?” Give examples.

HW: Finish Part A: Triage

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/14/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To recognize when the human body is facing a severe disruption in homeostasis.

• Chapter 6: Explore Hospital Triage Part A, pp. 112-118.

What are “vital signs?” Give examples.

HW: Finish your part of Part A: Triage

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/13/07
Tuesday

Objectives:  To recognize when the human body is facing a severe disruption in homeostasis.

• Seats
• Begin Chapter 6: Human Homeostasis: Health and Disease Intro. P.111
• Pushing the Limits pp. 112-113

What would a disruption in homeostasis be?

HW: Read and Take Notes (R & TN) E73: Beyond the Limits

Date

Agenda

Journal Question

11/07/07
Wednesday

Objectives:  To understand that the nervous and endocrine systems through feedback mechanisms, regulate the body’s internal conditions. 

• How Do They Stay So Cool? Pp. 107-108

How would a buffered solution respond when small amounts of an acid was added?

HW: Notebook/Homework Check tomorrow