November 7, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Analyze success on quarterly and explain how you can improve next time Do Now How can you improve in biology this quarter? HW: Write a paragraph describing the characteristics of living things, include homeostasis, respond to stimuli, metabolism and contain cells. Draw a picture showing you understand the difference between living and non living.

November 8, 2011 Objective: SWBAT 1.Describe the characteristics of living things 2. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Do Now 1.What is the difference between biotic and abiotic? organic and inorganic? 2.List 4 characteristics of living things. 3. What are all living things made of? HW: Read 50-54, complete hand out

November 9, 2011 Objective: SWBAT 1. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 2. Describe the proper way to use a microscope Do Now 1.Plants and animal cells are eukaryotic and bacteria are prokaryotic, based on the pictures from yesterday, describe 2 differences HW: Label the parts of a microscope

November 10, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate how to do biological drawings Do Now 1.How do we use a microscope? 2.How do we make a wet mount? 3. Complete microscope handout. HW: Microscope BCR

November 11, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate the correct way to use a microscope Do Now Biological drawing handout HW: Finish all the questions and writing for the microscope lab

November 14, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and functions of eukaryote and prokaryote cells Do Now What is the total magnification of a specimen, if the eye piece is 10 and the objective is 30? HW: Page 55 in your text book discusses the cell theory. Explain the cell theory and make a time line explaining the significant discoveries made by the scientists mentioned. Use the internet

November 15, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and functions cells Do Now 1. What is the difference between Eukaryote and Prokaryote cells? Give an example of each. 2. How are cells classified? HW: Eukaryote and Prokaryote handout

November 16, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and functions cells Do Now Describe the function of each organelle or part? Cell membrane Mitochondria Ribosomes Nucleus Endoplasmic Reticulum HW: Draw and Label in color a plant and animal cell

November 17, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the parts and functions cells Do Now How are plant and animal cells different? How are they the same? What are organelles? HW: Prepare for cell quiz

November 18, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of cell parts by creating an analogy of a city Do Now Complete the quiz HW: Have a good weekend and make good choices

November 29, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of cells by reviewing for test tomorrow. Do Now What is Endosymbiosis? What are the 4 ideas that support this theory? HW: Study for test!!!

December 1, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the functions and structure of our organ systems Do Now Name 3 organ systems you know and describe their function HW: Read 856 – 859 questions p

December 2, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the function and structure of the cell membrane Do Now: Identify the system for each function 1.Protects organs and give shape 2.Allows us to hear and respond 3.Defends against illness 4.Converts food into a useable substance for energy 5.Carries oxygen, carbon dioxide and waste 6.Allows us to move by contracting HW: Label cell membrane diagram

December 3, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the function and structure of the cell membrane Do Now: Identify the system for each function 1.Protects organs and give shape 2.Allows us to hear and respond 3.Defends against illness 4.Converts food into a useable substance for energy 5.Carries oxygen, carbon dioxide and waste 6.Allows us to move by contracting HW: Label cell membrane diagram

December 5, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe cell membrane structure and transport Do Now: Label the diagram HW: Label cell membrane diagram A B C D E F

December 6, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe passive transport Do Now: What is the job of the cell membrane? When oxygen and carbon dioxide move through a cell membrane how did it move, from high or low concentration HW: Osmosis worksheet

December 7, 2011 Objective: SWBAT compare passive and active transport Do Now: What is passive transport? Give 2 examples of passive transport. Give 2 examples in our body where passive transport is used. HW: Finish any class work. Study for quiz on cell transport

December 8, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Predict the movement of water through a cell membrane based on osmotic pressure. Do Now: Give 3 examples of passive transport Give 3 examples of active transport How is passive and active transport different? HW: Finish any class work. Osmotic environments hand out, front and back

December 9, 2011 Objective: SWBAT summarize and review cell transport Do Now: Complete Hand out on cell transport Words to know: Copy them down!! Plasmolysis – the cell shrinking Cytolysis – the cell expanding or bursting HW: Finish classwork

December 12, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of osmosis by completing the gummi bear lab Do Now: Do Hand out and… Define: Plasmolysis – Cytolysis – HW: Read lab and in own words explain what we will do tomorrow.

December 13, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of osmosis by completing the gummi bear lab Do Now: How did we measure the volume of the gummi bear? How did we measure mass of the gummi bear? How much of the chart from your lab is filled out? HW: Complete chemical equation hand out Information can be found in Chapter 5 in your text book.

December 14, 2011 Objective: 1. SWBAT Compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration 2. Demonstrate an understanding of passive transport Do Now: What is the difference between respiration and photosynthesis? How do we get the mass of the gummi bear when we weigh it with the screen? HW: Finish class work, complete review packet and study for Fridays quiz

December 15, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of cell transport by reviewing for our test tomorrow Do Now: What are examples of active transport? HW: Study for test

December 20, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Explain the importance and phases of the cell cycle Do Now: Why do cells divide? What are genes? What are somatic cells? How are somatic cells different than gametes? HW: Study for Thursdays test on the cell reproduction

December 21, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Describe the cell cycle Do Now: How do prokaryotes reproduce? What is the difference between binary fission and mitosis? What are the phases of the cell cycle? What are the phases of mitosis? HW: Study for Thursdays test on the cell reproduction FLASH CARDS DUE

December 22, 2011 Objective: SWBAT Demonstrate an understanding of the cell cycle Do Now: What are the phases of the cell cycle? What are the phases of mitosis? What happens during interphase? HW: Shop for the holidays and help your parents

January 2, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review mitosis and photosynthesis and respiration. Do Now: What are the phases of the cell cycle? What are the phases of mitosis? What happens during interphase? What is the purpose of mitosis? HW: Review for cell biology unit test and retest for mitosis

January 3, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review for cell unit test on Thursday Do Now: What phase of the cell cycle include G1, S and G2 phases? What is the difference between binary fission and mitosis? When do chromosomes become visible? HW: Work on cell unit review packet TEST THURSDAY!!

January 5, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review for cell unit test Do Now: How are plant and animal cells different? What is the difference between active and passive transport? HW: Study for test tomorrow

January 9, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review for Midterm Do Now: Flash back 1 HW: Flash back 2 and 3

January 11, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the characteristics of macromolecules Do Now: Flash back 7 HW: Flash back 8 and 9 Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17 th Will be after school everyday but Friday

January 12, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the characteristics of macromolecules, and the characteristics of living things Do Now: Flash back 8 HW: Flash back 9, 10 and 11 Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17 th Will be after school everyday but Friday

January 13, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review and Describe the characteristics of macromolecules, the characteristics of living things and how organisms transport material Do Now: Flash back 12 and 13 HW: Study!!!!!!! Review Sheet due Tuesday January 17 th Will be after school everyday but Friday

January 17, 2012 Objective: SWBAT Review for midterm by playing jeopardy Do Now: Take out review sheet HW: Study!!!!!!!