2nd Semester Learning Objectives

2nd Semester Learning Objectives
School Year 2nd Semester

PLTW Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
Objective create a strong classroom culture and to review science classroom safety and equipment. Opening Activity: Walk and Talk Find a partner in the class Question Prompt: What were some things that went well in your classes first semester. What were some things that you struggled with? What strategies can be used to help improve the areas that were a struggle Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Goggles are required for today’s lab. Read Through Pages and familiarize yourself with experiment Begin experiment on pages by heating up water in soda cans by burning certain foods Record information on page 38 of packet. We will continue with this lab tomorrow during the half day.

Biology: Tuesday January 31st 2017
Objective create a strong classroom culture and to review science classroom safety and equipment. Opening Activity: Walk and Talk Find a partner in the class Question Prompt: What were some things that went well in your classes first semester. What were some things that you struggled with? What strategies can be used to help improve the areas that were a struggle **Tomorrow Will be a Half Day due to staff development** When returning to the classroom, get in Color Pencil alike groups and complete the survival game below

PLTW, Wednesday, February 1st , 2017
***Half Day due to staff development*** Objective: To understand how calories are counted in food as well as how to measure caloric burning. We will go through some FAQ’s on lab work, lab safety and enrichment opportunities. We will complete the Lab on Thursday, February 2nd Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Obtain 2 Career Journals and complete Career Journals on Biochemist as well as Food Scientist or Food Technologist Due Friday, February 3rd Quiz on Friday on photosynthesis and respiration as well as calorimetry

Lab Setup so that burning food is as close to water can as possible

Troubleshooting Calorimetry
FAQ: 1. Computer is not working. (What is not working about the computer, log in? Slow internet, computer does not turn on?) * push power button and hold until computer shuts off and turn back on. Turn off computer immediately after logging off when complete *Try another computer, but have another member of the group try logging on to the different computer as after frustration sets in with a computer, then small mistakes occur adding to further frustration, and further mistakes. A new set of eyes can greatly help reduce tension and stress. **Remember, it is the process that is the true learning, not the product. We are not yet paying you to burn Cheetos and measure their output. We are seeing how you collaboratively work together to create new ideas and find creative solutions 2. Vernier and probe are not working. There are a number of reasons why the computer system may not be working. Go through each step in detail and plug back system until the green start button comes on. If this step fails, try another Vernier probe and equipment. Probes break, software goes afoul, this is that all menacing “real world” that your family and teachers have been threatening you with for so long Put in Vernier Probe and Lab quest BEFORE opening program on laptop will ensure success Eventually, you and your group will solve the problem, and that is success! That is learning, and that is the complete goal of this lab. 3. Vernier Equipment is not picking up information * are the foods right next to can with the water? The distance between the burning food and the can with water may contribute to the lack of data being produce. *the probe may not be fully in the water. Make sure your probe is completely submerged in the water so that it can read the temperature increase. 4. My face is on fire! Did you wear your goggles? 5. Why are you letting us use fire? Evolution

Biology Wednesday February 1st , 2017
***Half Day Due to staff Development**** Objective: To continue building classroom culture and begin discussion of how cells and other small organisms grow and reproduce: Opening question: Do all organisms reproduce in the same way as humans? Review: Reproduction Hand out Unit 5 Biology Packets and begin completing notes on page 2 in packet on cell division.

PLTW, Thursday February 2, 2017
Objective: To review information on calorimetry and understand photosynthesis as well as respiration and begin understanding of how this is all related to Anna’s diabetes. Opening question: What does the term calorie mean to you? Get popsicle sticks out to new students and finish enrichments sheets Complete Career Journals on Biochemist and Food Scientist careers due Friday, February 3rd, 2017 Complete calculations with group on data analysis table and answer questions on page 37 as well as 38 Double check pages in the packet and make sure these pages are ready to be turned in tomorrow. Take a snapshot of data gathered and send to Quiz tomorrow on photosynthesis and respiration as well as calorimetry Review for Quiz by taking notes on photosynthesis and respiration Question. Which of the two foods burned longer? Why?

Biology Thursday, February 2nd , 2017
Objective: To begin to understand the phases of cell replication and the differences in the different phases of Mitosis vs. Cell Division: **Table Cleaning Day!** Take a paper towel and wet the towel. I will come around and spray each table. Whip the table and clean all of the pencil drawings and markings on the table. Review PBS rules Opening question: What are the three ways that human bodies rely on cell division? Complete Notes on mitosis on pages 3 and 4 in packet.

PLTW Friday, February 3, 2017 Objective: To understand how photosynthesis and respiration are related and the inputs and outputs of the two. Opening question: What are the key terms that you will be looking for in the photosynthesis and respiration quiz today? Career Journals will be due Today! Complete Photosynthesis and respiration quiz Sigma Xi lecture on February 21st When quiz is completed, self check the quiz and hand back to Mr. Callahan (with corrections) Complete Pages due on Monday, February 6, and turn in red packet on Monday

Biology: Friday, February 3, 2017
To understand the different phases of mitosis and to be able to draw and identify the different phases: Opening question: What are the two ways that organisms can reproduce? Asexual and Sexual Watch Introduction to Genetics Video Complete notes on page 3 and view picture of the phases of mitosis Complete top part of page 11 while viewing picture in presentation Finish notes on page 4 on the different parts of the cell using drawings and colored pencils. Draw and label Interphase at the top of page 4 Begin worksheet on page 11 of packet. Due for homework on Monday, February 6

PLTW Monday, February 6, 2017 Objective: to understand the average day in the life of a diabetic and create a guide to the life of either a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic. We will review the rest of the quiz from Friday when final students have completed the quiz Hand in Red packet (I will only be grading pages 34-40) ***Keep all of your Career Journal worksheets*** Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Begin Orange packet and read pages 3 and 4 and complete research to answer questions on page 4 of packet on Diabetics. Opening question. What are some of a challenges that a diabetic must go through on a daily basis? On pages 3-4 you will complete a brochure, webpage, video, blog, on how to live with either Type 1 or type 2 diabetes using computer technology. Can work in groups of 2 or 3 maximum Expectations on the presentation are on page 2 in packet The project will be due on Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Biology Monday, February 6, 2017
Objective: To review and understand the different phases of mitosis and become more comfortable with reading information from a textbook A Perspective on the Importance of Mitosis Check page 11 for completion and review answers Complete notes on Page 5 if needed in packet Complete hand out in class on Cell division using pages in textbook Study guide worksheet is due at the end of the hour

PLTW Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Objective: to understand the average day in the life of a diabetic and create a guide to the life of either a Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic. On pages 3-4 you will complete a brochure, webpage, video, blog, on how to live with either Type 1 or type 2 diabetes using computer technology as well as answer the conclusion questions on page 5 in packet Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Check for snapshot of graphs of data on calorimetry lab (be sure to turn in if completed) Can work in groups of 2 or 3 max Expectations on the presentation are on pages 3-4 in packet Choose 3 of the 5 careers that you would like to research on the top of page 4 be prepared to turn in on Friday, February 9 The project will be due on Wednesday, February 8 Either turn in hard copy or electronic copy through google docs.

Biology Tuesday, February 7, 2017
To become comfortable with the phases of mitosis and to be able to identify them in an onion root tip, and explain the differences in the cell cycles of cancerous cells vs. healthy cells Opening Question: What are the names of the different phases of mitosis in order from beginning to end? Hand back Double Entry Journal and view a high quality, medium quality, and a low quality assignment and have students self check and grade their own sheet out of 10 points. Mitosis Video View onion root tip cells first in your packet and then, under a microscope and learn how to count the number of each cells in each phase by completing onion root tip lab on pages 12-14

PLTW Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Objective: To understand the differences between hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions in cells when concerned with a diabetic. Diabetic projects are due by the end of the day today. Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Be sure to answer questions on page 3 career journals are due Friday, February 10th choose one of the following, Nutritionist or Dietician, Endocrinologist, Primary Care Physician, Certified Diabetic Educator, Ophthalmologist, Clinical Researcher, Podiatrist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist (listed on page 4) Review Grades and Hand back and review quiz. And Career Journal Spend 10 minutes completing page 5 of packet in class with group members. Begin the lab, A Diabetic Emergency on page 6-7, read through and discuss the differences in solutions between solutes and solvents. Read through scenarios on pages 6-8.

Biology: Wednesday February 8,2017
Objective: To be able to use a microscope to count the number of cells in each phase of cell division in an onion root tip Opening Question: Which phase do cells spend the most amount of time in? Take the first 30 minutes in class to look at onion cells under the microscope: Delegate 1 person to pick up slide Delegate 1 person to turn on the microscopes and place on red objective Each student is responsible for viewing the cells at 40x. This is what you will be quizzed on Friday, February 10th Then Complete chart and questions on page 13 of packet and comparing chicken stomach cells to cancerous chicken stomach cells on page 14 of packet. Pages will be due on Friday, February 10 Quiz on Onion root tip cells on Friday February 10

PLTW Thursday, February 9, 2017
To understand the differences and changes in hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions in regards to what they would do in the body. Opening Question: What would a hypertonic solution do to cells in the body? How about a Hypotonic Solution? Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Complete Diabetic emergency information on pages 6-11 in packet on the different serums and identify what each of the serums were in terms of solution Complete and answer blanks on page 9 in diabetes packet.

Biology, Thursday, February 9, 2017
Objective: To review how cells divide using specific terminology including Interphase (Mitosis) and Cytokinesis. Opening Question: What is the difference between Mitosis and Cell Division? Mitosis Dance Pages will be due on Friday, February 10 Hand out Cell Division Worksheet and use the textbook to complete the Cell Division Worksheet. Quiz on Onion root tip cells on February 10 Worksheet will be due by the end of the hour on Tuesday, February 14th

PLTW Friday, February 10, 2017 Objective: To understand the effects of Diabetes on other parts of the body. Opening Question: Why do you think that Diabetics would be more prone to heart attacks, and needing amputation than the normal population? Hand Back Brochures Complete Measurements of dialysis bags and complete chart on pages 9-10 and answer questions on page 11 in packet Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Once completed begin Complications of Diabetes on page 12 of packet and begin researching designated complications. Read through pages 12 and 13 for sources of information on analyzing complications. Answer questions on page 13 of packet which will be due next week Tuesday, February 14. Human Body Graphic Organizer presentations will also be due on Tuesday, February 23rd

Biology: Friday, February 10,2017
Objective: To be able to identify cells in different phases of mitosis Opening question: What characteristics will you be looking for to identify the cells in the different phases of mitosis Check pages 13 and 14 for completion While waiting for your turn on the mitosis quiz, complete Cell Division Worksheet in Class Due by Tuesday, February 14th. If time remains, begin discussion on Meiosis on page 6 and 7 of packet

PLTW Monday, February 13, 2017 Objective: To view a presentation on diabetes treatment and to critique the presentation in order to create an effective list of tips and strategies to create a power point slideshow on diabetic treatments. Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Review Pages 9-11 in class discussing the different solutions. Will check for these on Thursday, February 15, 2017 Autopsy report is due Tuesday, February 14th Begin researching how diabetes can create complications in other aspects of the body and can affect other body systems on page 11 and 12 of packet Research must include: Picture of the organ being affected: The Function of the organs being affected A disease description and how that disease ties directly to diabetes. Research your groups assigned complication and be ready to present by Wednesday February 15th

Biology Monday, February 13,2017
Objective: To begin to understand the phases of Mitosis and view how Meiosis is different from Mitosis, and which cells complete Meiosis Complete Onion root tip cell quiz. Please do not touch the microscope: If you feel the microscope is out of focus, please raise your hand and I will check If not completed with Cell Cycle, complete while the rest of the quizzes are being completed. Due Tuesday, February 14th. Complete Notes on pages 6 and 7 in packet and part of page 8 on the phases of Meiosis I

PLTW Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Happy Valentines Day!
Objective: To observe and present long term complications due to diabetes in human body systems. Opening questions: What are some characteristics of a poor presentation? What are some characteristics of a good presentation? Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Autopsy Report is due today! Orange Packets are due Thursday, February 16th View Presentation on board on Medicines that backfire and provide both constructive and positive feedback on the presentation Finish researching how diabetes can create complications in other aspects of the body and can affect other body systems on page 11 and 12 of packet Research must include: Picture of the organ being affected: The Function of the organs being affected A disease description and how that disease ties directly to diabetes. Research your groups assigned complication and be ready to present by Wednesday February 15th

Biology Tuesday February 14, 2017
Happy Valentines Day! Objective: To understand the process of Meiosis I, and II and discuss the differences. Opening Question: How is Meiosis I and Mitosis different? How are they the same? Cell Division study guide is due today. Please hand back textbooks. Review and discuss options for test retake/absent tests. Make up Tests will begin on Wednesday, February 15th and end on Thursday, February 16th (After School) Complete any notes on Meiosis II on pages 6 and 7 if not completed and begin Homework: Read through page 15 and complete drawings on page 16 as well as looking at the actual phases on page 17 and answer questions on page 18 in packet by Thursday, February 16th

PLTW Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Objective: To understand the parts of blood and be introduced to the idea of how blood can turn into a condition called sickle cell anemia and how it can be inherited. Opening question: What are some ways that you will effectively present your complications in class today? Orange Packets will be due on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Complete summary of complications of other diseases to be placed on large human body graphic organizer for brief presentation today Give a brief, 2-3 minute presentation about the complications at the large human body. Critique the slides at your desk and share with partners. Read through pages in packet on proper presentations and answer questions on page on general tips for preparing a presentation.

Biology Wednesday February 15,2017
Objective: To understand the probability of having a boy or a girl and what happens in the case of twins. Opening question. What are some traits from your mother or father that show up on you, but not on your siblings? How about other traits that do not show up at all? Where did those traits go? Make up Tests will be Wednesday, February 15th and end on Thursday, February 16th (After School) Meiosis Square Dance! Take 20 minutes and complete drawings on page 16, 17, and 18 which are due Thursday, February 16th Review questions on page 18 in packet due Thursday, February 16th When completed, begin notes on page 8 in packet

PLTW Thursday, February 16th, 2017
Objective: To understand and view blood cells under a microscope and begin to familiarize each individual with the use of a microscope. Opening question: When using a microscope, what are some key rules to follow when focusing on a slide? Sigma Xi Lecture February 21st Opening question: What is blood made out of and what does it do? Turn in Orange Packets Due Today! Begin new Purple Packet 3.1 and 3.2 by reading the introduction on page 3 of packet and then reading her latest Autopsy report on page 9 of packet. Research why Anna’s finger nails would be blue and gray due to sickle cell anemia and research Research blood components and fill in chart on page 4 of packet and answer question on page 4 of packet With microscope, view and color a normal blood cell and then view and color a blood cell of Anna Garcia’s sickle cell on page 5 of packet If time remains, continue on to pages 6 and answer questions regarding sickle cell disease. Microscope quiz on blood cells will be Wednesday, February 22nd Be sure to use microscopes today to focus at the 40x on blood cells and cells with sickle cell anemia. Complete page 5 in packet on pictures of blood cells, practice magnifying the slides again in class. View slides on front screen and answer questions in bold and #8 on page 6 of packet.

Biology Thursday, February 16,2017
To understand the difference between dominance, co-dominance, incomplete dominance Question: When a human gives birth to a child, what are the odds the child will be a boy? How about a girl? What are the odds of having 2 boys in a row? How about 2 Girls in a row? Make up Tests will until the end on Thursday, February 16th (After School) Check Page for completion: Begin the probability lab and questions on page 19 and 20 in packet. Review page 20 in class with correct answers Go through pages in packet Punnett Square Essay Portion of Test will be Thursday, February 23rd Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test will be on Friday, February 24th

PLTW Friday, February 17, 2017 Absent Day:
There will be a blood quiz on Wednesday, February 22nd where they will need to identify blood cells under a microscope. Then, have students get out their Unit 3 (Blue Packet) and have students turn to page 9 in packet and take 8 minutes to have students research why Anna’s finger nails would be blue great at the time of her death. What would be some of the causes of blue grey nails (hint: It has much to do with oxygen deprivation to blood vessels causing capillaries to burst) Once students have completed their research on nails being gray, Then, have students begin reading Anna Garcia’s Medical History on pages of packet. Once students have completed reading Anna’s medical history, have students read through page 11 placing a box around key information. Students must answer the question on page 11 before moving forward. Once page 11 is completed, have students read through Anna’s entries on pages in packet placing a box around key information in her diary entries that can help fill out pages in packet which are due by Tuesday, February 21. Once students have completed reading Anna’s diary entries, have them work on pages for the rest of the hour

Biology: Friday, February 17,2017
Absent Day: Objective: To complete and understand how Punnet squares work in tracking dominance in organisms. Opening Question: If you could be any super hero, which one would you be? What happens in pea plants when a genetically pure tall plant breeds with a genetically short plant? Unit 5 Test will be on Friday, February 25th Complete notes on page 10 not yet complete in packet Complete page 21 on Punnett squares will be checked for completion on Tuesday, February 21. Hand out SpongeBob genetics worksheet due Wednesday February 22

PLTW Monday, February 20, 2017 No School, President’s Day

Biology Monday, February 20, 2017
No School, President’s Day Opening question: How many of your characteristics come from your mother? How many come from your father? Why?

PLTW Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Objective: To assess if students understand how to use microscopes and review the health issues of individuals with Sickle Cell Anemia. What would be some of the causes of blue grey nails (hint: It has much to do with oxygen deprivation to blood vessels causing capillaries to burst)? Quiz tomorrow on Microscope use Review Anna Garcia’s Medical History on pages of packet. Complete Pages 14 and 15 doing one journal entry Once completed, Get runts and complete pages 6 and 7 in packet Pages 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,15, Should all be completed in blue packet

Biology Tuesday February 21 2017
To complete and understand how Punnet squares work in tracking dominance in organisms. As well as incomplete dominance in organisms. Opening question: A male human who is dominant for detached Ear lobes (EE) has a child with a female who has attached ear lobes (ee) what are the chances of the baby having attached ear lobes? Review Notes on pages 8-10 notes on trait inheritance with an emphasis on incomplete dominance vs dominant and recessive Complete Punnett Squares on pages 21 and 22 in packet Hand out Unit 5 Study Guide which will be Due Friday, February 24th Show on the back of the Punnett Square worksheet how to complete di-hybrid crosses and how to complete them. Unit 5 Lab Exam will be on Thursday, February 23rd Unit 5 Test will be on Friday, February 24th The rest of the hour will work on SpongeBob genetics worksheet is due Thursday February 23rd If completed with the SpongeBob Worksheet, you may attempt to complete the di-hybrid SpongeBob worksheet for 5 points of extra credit.

PLTW Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Objective: To understand hematocrit and how it can help measure red blood cell levels Opening question: What are the major health problems that can occur with a lack of functioning red blood cells? When your name is called, go to one of the microscopes with a blood smear slide. Once focused on the 40x objective. Raise your hand and I will check completion. Complete the bottom of page 7 on hematocrit by centrifuging and measuring hematocrit and answer parts and questions on page 8. Complete part of the Autopsy report on page 9 after learning about the part of blue/gray fingers.

Biology Wednesday February 22nd, 2017
Objective: To understand how Genes randomly mix together to create traits Opening Question: What are some traits that you have that you would hope get passed to your children? What are some traits that perhaps shouldn’t be passed to your children?  Optional Take a few minutes and review pages 21 and 22 in packet on Dominance vs Incomplete Dominance. Complete the Drop Genes and make babies lab on pages in packet If time allows, continue to work on SpongeBob Genetics Worksheet which is due Friday, February 24th If done early, you may turn in! Unit 5 Lab Exam will be on Thursday, February 23rd Cell Reproduction multiple choice test on Friday February 24th Work on Unit 5 Cell Study Guide which will be due Friday, February 24th Unit 5 Packets will be due Friday, February 24th Show how to complete a Dihybrid Cross and give an optional Spongebob Worksheet for Dihybrid Crossings (8 points E.C if entire sheet is completed)

PLTW Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Objective: To understand how cells make proteins by going through the internet models of transcription and translation Opening question: What does an architect do? How is this job different from the builder? Turn in Enrichment sheet if you went to Sigma XI Begin researching on protein synthesis and what proteins are on page 23rd and begin researching specific proteins on page 24. Go to the computer Lab Room G244 and research the following proteins and their function in each part of the body: collagen, Amylase, Hemoglobin, and Insulin: Go to the following websites from page 24 How Do Cells Make Proteins? – Teachers’ Domain to an external site.) Cell Transcription and Translation – Teachers’ Domain to an external site.) A Science Odyssey: You Try It! DNA Workshop Activity – PBS Choose protein synthesis from the main page. to an external site.) Using these notes complete the questions on page 25 of packet and begin concept map fill in on page 26 of packet

Biology Thursday February 23rd, 2017
Objective: To understand the process of cell reproduction What are the major topics that will be found in the cell reproduction lab Exam? Complete Cell Lab Exam in class and flip over at your tables If finished, complete Sponge bob Genetics Worksheet in class due Friday February 24th (can turn in early) If everyone is completed with exam at your table, finish drop genes lab in packet on pages (Due Tomorrow) Work on Unit 5 Cell Study Guide which will be due Friday, February 24th Unit 5 Packets will be due Friday, February 24th Unit 5 Multiple Choice Test will be Friday, February 24th Show how to complete a Dihybrid Cross and give an optional Sponge bob Worksheet for Dihybrid Crossings (8 points E.C if entire sheet is completed) Due Wednesday, March 1st

PLTW Friday, February 24th, 2017
No School Snow Day

Biology: Friday, February 24, 2017
No School Snow Day

PLTW Monday February 27th 2017
Objective: To understand how Transcription and Translation are connected with creating proteins from DNA as well as completing a translated message. No School Tomorrow for anyone taking the ACT Review Transcription and Translation and Describe the process of making proteins. Begin to understand sequencing messages on a codon chart by learning how to use the codon chart on page 31. that simulate transcription and translation Transcribe the messages of #1 and #2 on page 32 using the codon chart on page 31 Due Wednesday, March 1st

Biology, Monday February 27th 2017
Objective: To understand how to complete Punnett Squares as well as assess packets and review tests. Complete Multiple Choice Portion of the Lab exam today No School Tomorrow for anyone not taking the ACT Spongebob Genetics Worksheet is due today Unit 5 Cell Study Guide which is due today Unit 5 Packets are due today Use Bottom of Answer sheet as scratch paper and the back of the bubble sheet to create punnett squares to answer questions Test Retakes will be given until Friday, March 3rd Show how to complete a Dihybrid Cross and give an optional Sponge bob Worksheet for Dihybrid Crossings (8 points E.C if entire sheet is completed) Due Wednesday, March 1st

PLTW Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
No School, ACT Test Day

Biology, Tuesday February 28th, 2017
No School ACT Test Day

PLTW Wednesday, March 1st 2017.
Objective: To understand what occurs when changes in the genetic code happen and how those changes can affect normal functioning proteins. Opening question: What are some mutations in DNA that you can think of? What do they do? Do you have any current mutations? View and discuss the concept map on page 26 in packet Review Transcription and Translation by going through the concept map on page 26 Pick up hand out of DNA Sentence Strips to begin translating messages. Assign each person in your group 1 sentence to complete using the Codon Amino Acid Dictionary as a guide on page 33 in packet and share your sentence with the group; Cut out one of your DNA Fragments and tape on page 28, translate into the mRNA Sequence, and write down the sentence on page 28 of packet With a master copy of the DNA sequences, write down a group list of what sentences the sequences translate into. Then, work on the Mutations an mistakes on page 29 by reading about mutations and creating and change the sentence structure on page 29 We will then discuss different types of mutations and their changes in amino acid sequences. Complete the final mutation on the bottom of page 29 in packet Complete and answer questions on page 30 and top of 31 on mutations If time allows, we will go through Part III of the Sickle Cell disease in class on page 32 and learn the type of mutation of sickle cell.

Biology Wednesday March 1st , 2017
Objective: To understand how chromosomes line up and create a picture or Karyotype: Mid Quarters Today! Review Tests and hand back work and review current class grade. Opening Question: If a doctor just told you that your unborn child was going to have a genetic disease, but they could cure it, would you? What if the same doctor said that they could change your unborn child’s personality/eye color/hair color/and physical fitness, would you? Unit 5 Test Retakes can be completed between now and Friday, March 3rd Show how to complete a Dihybrid Cross and give an optional Sponge bob Worksheet for Dihybrid Crossings (8 points E.C if entire sheet is completed) Due Friday, March 3rd) Complete cytogenetics notes on page 3 and begin labeling activity by answering questions 3,4,and 5 on page 26 and begin labeling chromosomes on page 23

PLTW Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 Objective: To understand the specific treatments of patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Discuss different types of mutations and their changes in amino acid sequences. Work on the Mutations an mistakes on page 29 by reading about mutations and creating and change the sentence structure on page 29 Complete the final mutation on the bottom of page 29 in packet Complete and answer questions on page 30 and top of 31 on mutations If time allows, we will go through Part III of the Sickle Cell disease in class on page 32 and learn the type of mutation of sickle cell. Opening question: What are some of the treatments that patients with sickle cell disease can get? Turn to page 13 in blue packet. Each group will be given a sickle cell anemia patient on page 13. Students will write two journal entries on a piece of paper describing what the treatment for Sickle Cell entails as well as two biomedical professionals involved. If time remains, begin video on DNA

Biology Thursday March 2nd 2017
Objective: To view mutations of karyotypes and the resulting conditions and to physically create a Karyotype. Opening Question Do you know of any mutations you have? Unit 5 Test Retakes can be completed between now and Friday, March 3rd Sponge bob Worksheet for Dihybrid Crossings (8 points E.C if entire sheet is completed) Due Friday, March 3rd) Complete Notes on page 3 of new Unit 6 Molecular Genetics packet on Karyotypes in class Read through a Normal Karyotype on page 3 and circle the abnormalities of the genetic conditions on pages 4-9. Begin karyotype activity on page 23 by first labeling and numbering the matching karyotypes. Once karyotypes are matched, begin cutting out and match side by side and glue on page 25 of packet. Finish questions on page 26 of packet which are due by the end of the hour on Monday, March 6th

PLTW Friday, March 3rd, 2017 Objective: To understand DNA and its characteristics as well as understand how proteins come together through the chemical charges on amino acids Get out two journal entries from patients and be ready to share with classmates. Spend the first few minutes of class reviewing other patients from different groups, and with that information, complete page 15 in packet. Begin changing nucleotide sequencing on page 35 of packet. In computer lab. Cracking the code website:

Biology Friday, March 3rd, 2017
Objective: To understand how to place chromosomes in order to make a Karyotype and to check for genetic diseases. Opening question: What is a Karyotype and what does it show? Last day for Test Retakes Parent Teacher conferences on Thursday, March 9 Complete karyotype activity on page 23 by first labeling and numbering the matching karyotypes. Once karyotypes are matched, begin cutting out and match side by side and glue on page 25 of packet. Finish questions on page 26 of packet which are due by the end of the hour on Monday, March 6th

PLTW Monday, March 6, 2017 Objective: To understand how amino acids and their chemical components move together to fold into the critical shape of each protein. Opening question, why would Tay Sach’s disease be more rare than Sickle Cell Disease? Quiz on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 on Blood Cells: (Study the Bell Ringer on this power point to prepare for the quiz) Blue Packets are due on Thursday, March 9, 2017 Go to page 36 in packet and go to room E231 computer lab and follow instructions on page 36 on Concord Consortium workshop and put in website workbench. Begin molecular workbench at the following website: Complete Pages in class Follow instructions on page 37 and complete instructions on page in packet. If time remains, complete pages in packet as well.

Biology: Monday March 6, 2017 Objective: To understand the components of DNA and their sequence Opening Question: What is DNA made out of? Spend the first 30 minutes of the class answering questions on page 26 in packet due Tuesday, March 7. With time remaining, complete notes on page 11 on DNA structure and the parts of DNA molecules as well as complete notes on pages 12 and 13 in packet.

PLTW Tuesday March 7, 2017 Objective: To understand how amino acids and their chemical components move together to fold into the critical shape of each protein. And to Opening question: What are the major components of blood? Blue Packets are Due Wednesday, March 9, 2017 Complete Bell Ringer and answer questions below in class Actual Quiz will be Wednesday, March 10, 2017 Use the bell ringer to study! We will NOT be doing pages due to lack of computer labs and resources

PLTW Bell Ringer March 7th, 2017
Take out a sheet of paper and put your name on the paper: You can write down the question and answer. #1 What is the function of blood platelets in normal blood? #2 What was the name of the laboratory test we used to measure blood levels to diagnose anemia? #3 What does a white blood cell do? #4 what is the structure on blood cells that carries oxygen #5 Sickle cell anemia causes an abnormal shape in which blood cell?

Bell Ringer Continued #6 What is the main function of the erythrocyte?
#7What is the main function of the leukocyte? # 8 What are the four components of blood? #9 What is the fluid called that transports cells of the blood? #10What are the symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia

Bell Ringer Continued #11What type of blood slide is this? Normal or sickle? #12What type of cells are these?

Bell Ringer continued #13 The Red Blood Cell Level in a hematocrit was 1.2mm in height. The total Blood Level was 3.2mm in height What is the Percent of Red Blood Cell By Volume? #14 What does a sickle cell crises do to the red and white blood cell count, reduced hematocrit and risk of stroke? #15 Understand how to code an mRNA to a amino acid using the amino acid code chart #16 Describe what is happening in this picture?

Biology Tuesday, March 7,2017 Absent Day:
Objective: To take notes and fill in missing information in understanding DNA and the concepts around it. What are the four different nucleic acids found in DNA? Answer: Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine. give the students the handout of the notes from my power point slide. Have students fill in the blanks in their Unit 6 Cell and Molecular packets on pages The notes in the packet should coincide with the power point hand out. If there are questions or if students are missing blanks, please have them put a star on that part and I will be more than happy to answer those questions when I return on Wednesday of this week. Once they have completed the notes and the Drawings, please make sure that pages are completed filled out. I will review these pages with them later this week.

PLTW Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Objective: To understand how the parts of blood function in order to view sickle cell disease and its effects on the human body. Parent teacher conferences are tomorrow evening. Please attend with your parents. Unit 3.1 and 3.2 Blue Packet is due today Complete Unit 3.1 PBS in quiz in class. Turn over at your tables when completed and I will pick up Visit the Genetic Science Center at the bottom of page 3 in the packet and begin to answer questions on page 4 of packet.

Biology: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Objective: To view the different molecular structures that make up a nucleotide in a 3-d model, and to create a DNA strand. Opening question: What can you do when you run into a challenging situation (like trying to come up with the pattern for beads?) Turn to page 33 in packet: Gather beads for lab Follow pattern Complete by the end of the hour for 5 points

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PLTW Thursday, March 9, 2017 Objective: To understand how the parts of blood function in order to view sickle cell disease and its effects on the human body. Parent teacher conferences are this evening. Please attend with your parents. Take the first few minutes in class to read through page 3 in packet: Go to computer Lab and Visit the Genetic Science Center at the bottom of page 3 in the packet and begin to answer questions on page 4 of packet Do not complete #8 on paper cut outs, we will do that next week. View the portions called what are traits? And what is inheritance and explore More about traits and more about DNA and genes to answer questions on page 4 of your packet While you are looking at the website I will be calling you up to change your password so that you can log in to the my.pltw.org website to access information and links Begin learning and taking notes on Mitosis as well as Meiosis and Cell Division on page 5 of packet

Biology Thursday, March 9, 2017
Objective: To understand how DNA nucleotides combine together to form a code that represents traits in a human. Opening question: What are some categories that you put yourself into? Parent teacher conferences are this evening. Please attend with your parents. Complete DNA bead lab in the first few minutes of class by answering questions on page 33 of packet Get checked off for beads for 5 points If absent obtain beads and a piece of wire and have fellow students explain how to make the beads for your 5points. Beads are available in Mr. Callahan’s room. Complete page 13 in packet and begin page 14 on DNA replication For 8th hour, explain the puzzle and proof on page 10 before proceeding to notes on page 12-14

PLTW Friday, March 10, 2017 Objective: To understand the history of the double helix and the individuals who contributed to the discovery including Rosalind Franklin Question: Can you think of any other times in history when an individual did not receive credit due to their race, age, gender? Watch Rosalind Franklin Video and complete Worksheet and turn in at the conclusion of video.

Biology, Friday, March 10, 2017 Objective: To understand the history of the double helix and the individuals who contributed to the discovery including Rosalind Franklin Question: Can you think of any other times in history when an individual did not receive credit due to their race, age, gender? Watch Rosalind Franklin Video and complete Worksheet and turn in at the conclusion of video. Rosalind Franklin Video

PLTW Monday, March 13, 2017 Question: Can you think of any other times in history when an individual did not receive credit due to their race, age, gender? Opening discussion questions: Why was Rosalind Franklin unhappy at King’s College? What did she learn from her X-ray crystallography images of DNA? Complete Mitosis and Meiosis Notes on page 5 in packet Obtain scissors in class and cut out Chromosomes on page 17 of Orange Packet and obtain a resource sheet with a large circle and four circles from Mr. Callahan Once the chromosomes are cut out go through activity resource sheet with a pair of scissors, cut out chromosomes, label the chromosomes, and show how mitosis works with the chromosomes

Biology, Monday, March 13, 2017 Objective: To understand the procedure for extracting DNA from organism and the history of the double helix as well as review individuals who contributed to the discovery of the double helix including Rosalind Franklin Question: Can you think of any other times in history when an individual did not receive credit due to their race, age, gender? Why was Rosalind Franklin unhappy at King’s College? What did she learn from her X-ray crystallography images of DNA? Turn to page 34 in packet and begin lab procedure After instructions, while Strawberry solution is being centrifuged, answer questions 1,3,4,5 on page 35 After DNA is extracted, complete question #2 Page 36 is Due by the end of the hour today:

PLTW Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Objective: To continue to understand the process of cell division and replication as well as understand what are chromosomes. View video presentation on the board on chromosomes together and answer questions on page 4 of packet on Mitosis and Meiosis. Complete Questions on page 4 and any special notes on cell division on page 5 on the cell cycle Complete Page 6 of packet using knowledge of meiosis to draw the chromosomes dividing If time remains, complete page 7 in packet comparing and contrasting Mitosis and Meiosis

Biology, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Objective: To be able to translate DNA code into the message that then creates proteins. Opening Question: Where is DNA Located? What barriers must we dissolve in order to pull out DNA? If absent on Rosalind Franklin Video Day or not completed with sheet the link can be found on this power point which is downloaded on my website. Complete Notes on page 14 and 15 on DNA sequencing to mRNA Sequencing Complete page 39 for homework due on Wednesday, March 15 Begin sequencing activity on page 36 of packet and complete the Beef Insulin Sequence to be completed on page 37

PLTW Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Objective: To understand the process of Mitosis and Meiosis for cell division purposes. Opening question. When you get a cut, what happens at the cellular level in order for that cut to heal? St. Patrick’s Day Friday, wearing green is permitted Meiosis Square Dance! Complete the stages of Meiosis picture on page 6 of packet Once page 6 is complete in packet in packet complete page 7 in packet comparing and contrasting Mitosis and Meiosis. With time remaining, finish pages 8-9 in packet discussing Mitosis and Meiosis Pages 6-9 are due on Friday, March 17th

Biology Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Objective: to understand how genes can make proteins as well as how Genes can mutate and how we can change genes to manipulate organisms’ characteristics. St. Patrick’s Day Friday, wearing green is permitted Opening Question: What are the 4 nucleic acids found in DNA? Check page 39 in packet for completion What is the difference between RNA and DNA? Complete notes on page 15 and top of page 16. Homework for Friday: Complete Page 37 in packet on gene sequencing.

PLTW Thursday, March 16, 2017 Objective: To understand how the phases of mitosis occur and begin learning how Meiosis occurs and how certain chromosomes can create genetic diseases? St. Patrick’s Day Friday, wearing green is permitted What happens in the different phases of Mitosis? What are the parts of Cell Division? Pages 6-9 are due on Friday, March 17th Get out chromosome cut outs and turn to page 10 in packet Read through page 10 in packet about genes and inheritance. With a partner, determine the characteristics that each parent will have for the potential of three diseases, Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemophilia, and Best Disease. Complete the “baby making” procedure on page 12-13 If time, record all of the baby’s and their traits on the board and record at the bottom of page 13

Biology: Thursday, March 16, 2017
To understand what are some mutagens and how Recombinant DNA works in Gene Technology and how to create a clone. St. Patrick’s Day Friday, wearing green is permitted What happens in life when there is an error in reading the code? Check page 37 for completion and discuss questions on bottom. Review transcription and translation with videos and notes on pages 14, 15 and 16 Complete Pre Lab questions on page 40 of packet. Gene Insertion Lab will be tomorrow: Friday, March 17th be ready. Complete Pages in notes on mutations What are some organisms that can clone themselves? What does it mean to be a clone? Complete Notes on page 17 and 18 in packet on Genetic Technology

PLTW Friday, March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Objective: To understand the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis and what is created by Meiosis Opening question: If a human cell has 46 chromosomes, how many chromosomes must a sperm cell have? How about an Egg Cell? Review and discuss the unit 3.1 test and discuss the process for taking a retake of the test. Check Pages 6-9 for completion in class After checking for completion in class please look at class data and complete the questions that coincide with the inheritance data on page 14 in packet on DNA, Chromosomes, and genes I will be checking for pages 6-9 to be completed on Monday, March 20

Biology Friday, March 17, 2017 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Objective: To understand how a pGlo genes can be transferred into bacteria. Instructions: Turn immediately to page 41 in your packet and begin pGLO lab on pages 41-43 This is time sensitive material so please pay attention to each step as we complete the lab.

PLTW Monday, March 20, 2017 Objective: To understand the final phases of Meiosis and how these divisions can lead to certain diseases and patterns of inheritance. Why would some diseases occur more frequently in men than women? (Hint what is different about the two genders, chromosomes?) Check Pages 6-9 for completion Quiz on Mitosis and Meiosis and the phases of each type on Friday, March 24th Packets will be Due Friday, March 24th Go to room A136 and complete a concept map regarding the what you have learned thus far on DNA, chromosomes and inheritance You may use any digital medium you see fit. You are not limited to Inspiration: Use the online resource: to help you in creating the concept map. Send either a hard copy or to me digitally at Concepts maps are due on Wednesday, March 22nd Test Retakes are Due by Thursday, March 23rd

Biology, Monday, March 20, 2017 Objective: To observe bacteria and answer questions regarding inserting pGLO genes into bacteria. Opening question: What are some advantages to transferring genes into a single celled organism like bacteria? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 View Bacteria as a group and discuss what is observed and some of the variables that could account for not getting glow in the dark bacteria. Complete drawings and questions on page in packet. Pages are due tomorrow, March 21, 2017 If time remains, complete pages on mutations and their effects

PLTW Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 Objective: To physically move around chromosomes in the phases of meiosis, as well as identify genes that create two major genetic diseases including hemophilia and sickle cell anemia as well as Best disease Opening question: How can we trace diseases through family members? Test Retakes are Due by Thursday, March 23rd Quiz on Mitosis and Meiosis and the phases of each type on Friday, March 24th Packets will be Due Friday, March 24th Concepts maps are due on Wednesday, March 22nd Turn to page 21 in packet and begin discussion on Karyotypes and what to look for in chromosomal abnormalities. Read through and identify the different Karyotypes on page 22 in packet and discuss any abnormalities. Answer Questions on page 23 in packet on chromosomes and Karyotypes Obtain Handout on mismatched Chromosomes. Label the matching chromosomes and paste onto Karyotype sheet and identify if the Karyotype is male or female and if there are any chromosomal abnormalities by answering the questions on the back of the Karyotype Hand out Karyotype hand out will be due on Thursday, March 23rd Turn to page 27 and begin learning about the HeLA cells that are currently being studied by students around the world.

Biology Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Objective: To understand how DNA mutations can be passed down from one generation to the next and how Gene Technology Opening question: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would you have dinner with? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Discuss where to find answers to pages in notes Begin Brian Arnold Discussion and muscular dystrophy Once Completed, continue notes on pages on mutations as well as genetic engineering

PLTW Wednesday, March 22nd , 2017
Objective: To understand the different combinations that can occur from dominant vs recessive traits. Opening question: What is a genotype? What is a phenotype? Quiz on Mitosis and Meiosis and the phases of each type on Friday, March 24th Packets will be Due Friday, March 24th Concepts maps are due today by the end of the day Take first 15 minutes to complete the Karyotype activity with chromosomes and answer questions on the back (Due Thursday, March 23rd) Answer Questions on page 23 of packet While finishing up listen to the podcast of Henrietta’s Tumor and write down thoughts an opinions on page 29 of packet: Henrietta Lacks Tumor

Biology Wednesday, March 22nd , 2017
Objective: To be able to simulate a DNA sequence that is going through Restriction Digest by creating a DNA sequence and then cutting the sequence. Opening Question. If you were to “cut” DNA in segments, what would you need to do? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Study Guides will be due on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Complete notes on bottom of 17 in packet on Gel Electrophoresis. Complete Page 45 in packet on Restriction Enzyme Digest Obtain a strip of paper and on that paper write down A,T,C,and G’s in any random order In your 100 letters, you must have this sequence: GAATTC Written 5 times in your 100 letters. Then, cut the sequences between the A and the T at the GAA TTC At this point you should have some different lengths of paper at your table Arrange the lengths with the longest lengths farthest away from you and the shorter lengths closest to you so that when looking at the lengths, it should look like a reverse pyramid with the smallest lengths closest to you. Now leave your desk and attempt to find a sequence pattern on other student’s desks that is identical or even similar to your own. Answer Questions on page 45 in packet (Due Tomorrow)

PLTW Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 Objective: To understand the moral implications of having parts of a person’s body being used for experimentation post mortem. Opening question: How would you feel if your cells were being studied and used 50 years after your death? Quiz on Mitosis and Meiosis and the phases of each type on Friday, March 24th Packets will be Due Friday, March 24th Litter Bit Better as an enrichment option: Finish following the podcast regarding Henrietta Lacks Henrietta Lacks Tumor Take out page 31 and discuss what you put down on Henrietta’s Tumor in terms of reactions and questions: Then, read the article title Henrietta’s dance: The link is in Activity Finish with Accessing the article An obsession with Culture on page 27 in packet and answer questions on page 28 and 29 The following articles can be found at the following Website: Continue to fill in graphic organizer on page 31 and page 32 Turn to page 19 in packet and begin reading Chromosomes-A Closer Look. Read through and discuss HeLa Cells View Karyotype Slides and using the Power Point Provided count the chromosomes in different slides and record on page 20 of packet Calculate and record the average number of chromosomes in the spread that you observed Draw the chromosomes that you observed on the spread on the second half of page 20 in packet

Biology, Thursday, March 23rd 2017
Objective: To be able to take agar gel and move different color lengths through the pores of the gel. Opening question: If you were to pull someone through a tube or slide, which type of person would be easier to pull through, someone that is small or someone who is very large? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Study Guides will be due on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Begin page 46 in packet on Gel Tupperware Electrophoresis. Listen to instructions as to how to place the gels in the Tupperware. Remember when hooking up electrodes, place the colors Farthest away from the red electrode. Dye’s like DNA are negatively charged and will move towards the positive charge. While waiting for your gels to move, Answer questions: 1,4, 5, 6, 7, 8 After viewing your gels, using Color Pencils and color your gel picture on page 46 and answer questions 2 and 3 Questions on Page 47 Should be completed by Monday, March 27th, 2016 If time allows, begin looking at page in packet on Humpback whales and their DNA fingerprint.

PLTW Friday, March 24th , 2017 Objective: To understand how chromosomes can be matched to create Karyotypes and what to look for in chromosomal abnormalities in a Karyotype. Opening question: Have you ever heard of Down Syndrome? What are some of the characteristics of Down Syndrome? Hand back Karyotype Sheet and discuss questions. Packets are due today by the end of the day Complete Cell Division Quiz today Reminder that no cell phones should be brought out or used until ALL quizzes are completed. Use of Cell Phones during test taking will result in a 0 on the quiz If time remains, get out packets and complete the articles on Henrietta Lacks and complete the graphic organizer on pages 31 and 32

Biology, Friday March 24, 2017 Objective: To understand how a Punnett square works when dealing with a trait found on the 23rd chromosome (Sex-Linked Traits) Opening question. Some recessive diseases affect males more than females (Baldness, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.) Why? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Study Guides will be due on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Check Page 47 for completion. Give a few minutes in class to discuss and explain answers Complete Pages in class on Matrilines of Wales Begin pages on Calico Cat Activity Complete the Calico Cat activity on page 29 in packet and begin the pedigree chart on pages 30 and 31 in packet. Page 29 is due on Tuesday, March 28

PLTW Monday, March 27th, 2017 Objective: To understand how a pedigree can help trace genetic diseases through family lines. Opening question: If your family has a history of a particular genetic disease, would you like to know your chances of donating it to your kids? Why or why not? Receive new packets and begin reading Family Inheritance on 3.4.1 Analyze the Gel Electrophoresis fingerprint and begin making a pedigree of the individuals who may be carriers or afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease. View the DNA gel on page 2 With the information, create a pedigree of Anna’s family on page 3 at the bottom of the sheet and answer conclusion questions in new (purple) packet Activity pages 4-7 are due on Tuesday, March 28th, 2017

Biology: Monday, March 27, 2017 To understand the key components of Wednesday’s Test and review key concepts: Opening question: How can two people who seem healthy have a child who has a deadly genetic disease? Which chromosomes then, must be responsible if the trait is found more on one gender than another? Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test will be Tuesday March 28th, 2017 Unit 6 Test will be on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Study Guides will be due on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 Packets will be reviewed on Thursday, March 29th, 2017 Complete Notes on pages 18 and 19 in packet Discuss the Calico Cats and Sex Linked Traits and: Complete Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy Pedigree in class on page 30 of packet and complete page 32 in packet questions Double check entire packet for any pages, notes or questions missing. If time allows, complete Bell Ringer

Biology Bell Ringer: Monday, March 27, 2017
Objective: Questions to consider: What is the difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell? When does DNA replication occur? What role do the following enzymes play in DNA replication: Helicase DNA polymerase

Bell Ringer Continued Where do we get the amino acids that we need to make proteins? What is the role of tRNA in the process of translation? What is the difference between a codon and an anticodon?

PLTW Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Objective: To continue to understand pedigree in tracking genetic diseases and understand the probability of receiving dominant and recessive traits. From what you remember about probability, what is needed to express a recessive trait? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Litter Bit Better Opportunities available as well Review Quiz and discuss answers Hand back packets (Hang on to Orange Packets as it contains information critical to completing activities in next packet) Activity on the Pedigree Resource sheet on pages 4-7 is due today as well as questions on page 2 of packet Complete squares and answer questions on pages 9-11 in packet on odds of different characteristics. Using class data from figure 3.3.1, compare your predicted percent against the Punnett square principle to fill out page 12

Biology, Tuesday March 28, 2017 Objective: To be able to understand how to create a sex-linked Punnett square and translate a DNA message into mRNA and finally into a protein. Please shut off cell phones and put in backpacks or safe place. Any use of Cell Phones will result in an automatic 0 Please discontinue writing on divider folders. If you need scrap paper, please ask, and I can provide. Complete Essay Portion of Unit 6 Test. With time remaining continue to complete study guide, and review packet for essay test tomorrow. Multiple Choice will be Wednesday, March 29 Study Guides will be due on Wednesday, March 29 Packets will be reviewed on Wednesday, March 29

PLTW Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Objective: To understand how probability and real life examples of a trait can be different and the variables involved in Inheritance vs Expression. Did your examples of your children that you created follow the exact mathematical formula as the Punnett Squares? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Litter Bit Better Opportunities available as well Complete Data class table or use your data table to fill out page 12 and answer questions 2,3,and 4 on page 12 Begin answering questions on pages and complete the pedigree chart on page 17 in packet. If time remains, begin the World Distribution of Sickle Cell Disease on page 17 of packet

Biology Wednesday, March 29th, 2016
Objective: To be able to show understanding of Sex-Linked Traits, Transcription, and the parts of DNA in an essay portion Study guides due today Packets due today. Please shut off cell phones and put in backpacks or safe place. Any use of Cell Phones will result in an automatic 0 Please discontinue writing on divider folders. If you need scrap paper, please ask, and I can provide. Complete Multiple Choice portion of Test If time allows, review essay portion of the test.

PLTW Thursday, March 30th, 2017 Last Day of the Quarter!
Objective: To understand the correlation between partial carriers of Sickle Cell. And common occurrence of Sickle Cell Anemia in certain areas. Opening question: Do think that there is ever a time when having a recessive trait could be a positive thing? Begin by discussing the relationship between Malaria and Sickle Cell by reading page 17 in packet. When completed with Page 17, show Sickle Cell Distribution map to students Begin Lab work on page 18, fill out page 18 and complete page in packet by the end of the hour. Unit 3.4 Packets will be due on Tuesday, April 11 Pedigree/Punnett Square Lab Quiz will be Tuesday, April 11

Biology Thursday, March 30th, 2017
Last Day of the Quarter! Objective: To understand how pathogens can spread disease from a healthy carrier. Opening question: If someone is not sick, can they still spread a disease? Review Unit 6 Multiple Choice portion of the test and discuss retakes ( you have one day to retake test!) Self Check packets and hand back. Begin new Unit 7 packet on page 2 discussing viruses and how they spread

PLTW Friday, March 31st, 2017 No School End of the Quarter
Teacher Work Day

Biology Friday, March 31st, 2017
No School: End of the Quarter Teacher Work Day

PLTW Monday, April 10, 2017 Welcome Back From Spring Break!
Objective: To understand the prevalence of genetic disorders and to understand why certain disorders can potentially be beneficial if an individual is a carrier. Opening question: If many of these diseases are deadly, why are there still so many people afflicted with the disease? Why hasn’t evolution eliminated those diseases? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Litter Bit Better Opportunities available as well Unit 3.4 Packets will be due on Tuesday, April 11 Pedigree/Punnett Square Lab Quiz will be Tuesday, April 11 Review Data and information on page 21 in Purple 3.4 packet Complete essay questions on page 22 in packet Review Purple packet and Pedigrees for the quiz tomorrow

Biology Monday, April 10, 2017 Welcome Back from Spring Break!
Objective: To understand the parts of a bacteria and their role in the living world New Seating Assignments. Find your popsicle stick and sit at assigned table. Discuss MCA on April 27 and 28 and review for the final exam Can you think of any bacteria that live on/in your body? All they all bad? Which ones are considered “good” bacteria and which ones are considered “bad” bacteria Objective: To understand how pathogens infect others and the differences between bacteria and viruses. Opening question: How would you treat a bacterial infection? How about a viral infection? Complete Epidemic spread of a disease on page 5 of Microbiology Packet, fill out page 6 of packet and answer questions on page 7 on epidemic spread

PLTW Tuesday April 11th, 2017 Objective: To show understanding of Heredity and pedigree charts as well as the reason for distribution of Sickle Cell Anemia. Half Day Tomorrow Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Litter Bit Better Opportunities available as well Complete Unit 3.4 Quiz in class. Purple Unit 3.4 Packets are due today as well. Reminder that no cell phones should be brought out or used until ALL quizzes are completed. Use of Cell Phones during test taking will result in a 0 on the quiz If time remains, begin unit 5 on Infections with a discussion of Typhoid Mary and the spreading of a disease.

Biology Tuesday, April 11,2017 Objective: Understand the different types of bacteria and how they are categorized. Half Day Tomorrow How many different “species” of bacteria are there? Complete page 7 in packet on the spread of disease and the chemicals that were involved in the epidemic lab. Pages 5-7 should be completed by Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Draw a comparison chart of virus vs bacteria on the back of page 16 in packet. Work in Groups to come up with some similarities and differences between bacteria and virus. With time remaining time, complete notes on page 8 in packet on the kingdom of Monera (Bacteria) Complete notes on pages 8-10 in packet on bacteria

PLTW Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Early Release Day:
Objective: To understand the six different infectious agents that can cause diseases. (Pathogens) Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Read through Anna Garcia’s Medical History Report Lesson 5.1.1 Complete Pages 3 and 4 in packet and find an original carrier of a disease and answer questions on page 4.

Biology Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Early Release Day: Objective: To collect bacteria from several different sample sites in the building and to view bacteria growth on thumb prints. Where would you go in the school to collect the “most” bacteria? Read through page 12 in packet on bacterial growth Tomorrow we will be going around the school looking for places that would have a concentrated amount of bacteria If time remains complete notes on pages 8-9 in packet

PLTW Thursday April 13, 2017 Objective: To understand how diseases can spread from one person to the next and how these diseases can become epidemic. When is a person at their most contagious? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Hand back Pedigree Tests and discuss the different types of pedigrees in class. Answer Carrier Questions on page 4 of packet in class with groups Hand out Punnett Square review sheet and complete Punnett Squares and Pedigrees of each due Friday, April 14th, 2017

Biology, Thursday April 13,2017
Objective: To view bacteria and understand how bacteria grow cultures and can reproduce so quickly. Opening question. What are the different shapes of bacteria? If everything is so covered in bacteria, why don’t we constantly get sick? Begin Lab on page 12 by labeling and collecting bacteria using agar plates. Begin a Hand full of Germs Lab on page 13 in packet as well. We will view and complete lab on Monday. Continue with Notes on pages 9-10 in packet

PLTW Friday, April 14, 2017 Objective: To begin to research and understand a specific virus of your choosing, it’s shape and methods of invading a host cell, and how it spreads and causes disease. Do we have a cure for virus infections? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Begin by learning a bit on virus background. Discuss Spongebob Genetics Worksheet for Extra Credit points Complete Conclusion Questions 1 and 2 on page 4 of packet. Begin Graphic Organizer on page 5 of packet on Infectious agents using Disease Cards Power point Answer Questions on page 7 of packet on infectious agents Pages 5-7 on Infectious Disease Agents in packet should be competed using the disease cards resource sheet.

Biology: Friday April 14,2017 To understand how bacteria move obtain energy and release waste products What color do you think bacteria normally look like under a microscope? Pages 15 and 16 are due by Wednesday, May 5 Microbiology Test, Wednesday, May 5 Observe bacteria that have been growing for 24 hours Complete questions 1-4 on page 12 of packet Draw the picture of your plate on page 13 Answer Questions A-E on page 13 and 14 after observing Thumb Prints Complete Notes in packet on pages 9-11 on Bacteria Begin Microscope Lab on page 14 in packet by examining pre-stained bacteria and observing their shapes grouping and names. We will continue with page 14 next Monday on Viewing Bacteria Begin notes on viruses on pages 3 and 4 in packet

PLTW Monday, April 17, 2017 Objective: To review Pedigree charts, and learn how to properly debate answers in class. And review the reason for testing and scoring, and grading. Opening question: What is the point of a test? What is the ideal test for you? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Begin research on different microbial infections on page 8 of packet and begin brainstorming ideas as to how to make a specific virus. Read through page 9 and using a laptop, begin researching a specific virus in groups of 4 and begin preparing a maximum of 8 slides for a presentation due on Thursday, April 20th. Begin bringing in materials from home to create a three dimensional version of your virus. Complete pages 10 in packet by Thursday, April 20 for presentations

Biology Monday April 17, 2017 Objective: To begin reviewing for both 2nd semester exam as well as MCA Science Exam that will be on Tuesday April 26 and 27 for All Students taking Biology Opening question: What is the best way to study for a large exam? Hand out study guides for Callahan Final Exam and MCA Prep Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Answer questions on page 12 of packet and complete drawings and questions on page 13 of packet if not already complete Pages 12 and 13 are due by Tuesday, April 18 Take the rest of time in class to begin Study Guides completion using packets, notes, and other materials available to you. (including myself and helpers)

PLTW Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Objective: To continue to develop virus projects for our presentations on your particular virus on Tuesday, April 26. Opening question: What materials and resources would you like to use to complete your virus projects? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Sigma Xi Lecture Enrichment April 18 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Hand out MCA Review which will be due on Monday, April 24th along with Semester 2 MCA final exam and discuss exam with students. Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Hand back purple Packets in class Continue researching a specific virus in groups of 4 and preparing a maximum of 8 slides for a presentation Complete pages 10 in packet by Thursday, April 20 for presentations

Biology, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 To be able to understand the structures of viruses in class and to identify the different life cycles that each virus can go through to infect a host. If I were to travel to a different continent today, why would I most likely get sick immediately? Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Address the pineapple question #25 and Ash Borers #7 Take the next 30 minutes in class to begin Study Guides completion using packets, notes, and other materials available to you. (including myself and helpers) Complete Page 9-10 in packet on Bacteria where needed Pages 15 and 16 will be due Wednesday, May 5th Unit 7 Microbiology Test will be Wednesday, May 5th

PLTW Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Objective: To review for MCA Science exam by completing the study guide using the MCA essential facts in class. Opening question What are some tips that can prepare you for a large assessment like the MCA exam? Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Take first 40 minutes to complete Virus Projects. Take the rest of the time to answer questions students may have on study guide for MCA and complete and unresolved areas of information Complete pages 10 in packet by Thursday, April 20 for presentations Virus Presentations will begin on Thursday, April 20th in class

Biology, Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Objective: To understand how Immunities help in prevention and treatment of diseases and to continue to learn about the nightmare bacteria. Opening Question: Where does our immunity come from? How do we “boost” our immune systems? Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Take first 30 minutes to work on Semester Exam Study Guide in class Unit 7 Test will be Wednesday, May 5th

PLTW Thursday, April 20, 2017 Objective: To view and observe presentations of viruses in class. Opening question. What are some last minute advice to give when giving a presentation in class. Enrichment Opportunity April 20 Also, Litter Bit Better and Tree Planting for Earth Day Acceptable Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Group presentations of 3-D model as well as power point in class. Page 10 in packet is also due today.

Biology, Thursday, April 20, 2017
Objective: To understand the differences between viruses and bacteria and their respective life cycles: Opening question: What are some “boundaries” at school that you personally do not believe are necessary? Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Take first 30 minutes to work on Semester Exam Study Guide in class Answer and burning questions that student have on Study Guide Hand out essential facts to students in class for resource If finished with Study Guide: Pages 15 and 16 in Unit 7 Microbiology Packet will be due Wednesday, May 5th Unit 7 Microbiology Test will be Wednesday, May 5th Complete Notes on page 3 and 4 of packet on Viruses and continue working on pages 15 and 16 in packet study guide Complete notes on pages 2 -4 in packet on virus life cycles and shapes.

PLTW Friday, April 21, 2017 To continue to view and share information on viruses in class and begin reviewing for final exam as well as MCA exam. Opening question: What is the best way to study for a large exam? Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Begin class with sharing the rest of the virus presentation. Once presentations are completed, hand out essential facts to students. Take the rest of the hour to answer questions and go over MCA study Guide

Biology Friday, April 21, 2017 Objective: To show an understanding of Microbiology and how microbes coexist with our every day lives. Study Guides are due by Monday, April 24th Callahan semester exam will be Monday, April 24th MCA Tests will be April 26th and April 27th (Each class will be testing for ½ the day. Take the first minutes to review Evolution (Questions 77-85) Take the next 30 minutes to work on Semester Exam Study Guide in class. If study guide is completed, turn in to me today and I will evaluate and return to you today for Monday. Complete the following assignments if completed with Study Guide Pages 15 and 16 will be due Wednesday, May 3rd Unit 7 Microbiology Test will be Wednesday, May 3rd Finish Virus Notes and Videos on pages 2-4 of Unit 7 Microbiology Packet

PLTW Monday, April Objective: To show understanding of the essential information found in Biology. Turn off Cell Phone and Place in backpacks Cell Phones may be used again when ALL exams have been completed. Complete Semester 2 Final Exam in class May use study guide May NOT use essential facts hand out Turn in test at the end of the hour with study guide. Put both Face Down on Desk, and I will pick up

Biology Monday, April 24, 2017 Objective: To show understanding of the essential information found in Biology. Turn off Cell Phone and Place in backpacks Cell Phones may be used again when ALL exams have been completed. Complete Semester 2 Final Exam in class May use study guide May NOT use essential facts hand out Turn in test at the end of the hour with study guide. Put both Face Down on Desk, and I will pick up

PLTW Tuesday, April 25th 2017 Objective: To review the semester exam final in class and understand Wednesday and Thursday of this week. There will be a substitute today due to teacher absence. Students will review each class will take the MCA Students will receive all testing materials to students and study guides Review in class and write down the test questions that were incorrect and can turn in for ½ credit to substitute. When completed, students will watch the dateline movie: The Nightmare bacteria in class.

Biology Tuesday, April 25th 2017
Objective: To review the semester exam final in class and understand Wednesday and Thursday of this week. There will be a substitute today due to teacher absence. Students will review each class will take the MCA Students will receive all testing materials to students and study guides Review in class and write down the test questions that were incorrect and can turn in for ½ credit to substitute. Remind Students that their Unit 7 Microbiology Exam will be Wednesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 4th When completed, students will watch the dateline movie: The Nightmare bacteria in class.

PLTW Wednesday, April 26th 2017
Objective: To complete the MCA Exam during the morning Students who are not taking the MCA will watch the dateline video Nightmare bacteria Fill out the Cornell note sheet that goes with the video. Cornell Note sheet is due by the end of the hour. Students taking the MCA will be excused from assignment upon my return

Biology Wednesday, April 26th 2017
Objective: To complete the MCA Exam during the morning Students who are not taking the MCA will watch the dateline video Nightmare bacteria Fill out the Cornell note sheet that goes with the video. Cornell Note sheet is due by the end of the hour. Students taking the MCA will be excused from assignment upon my return Remind Students that their Unit 7 Microbiology Exam will be Wednesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 4th

PLTW Thursday, April 27th, 2017 Substitute today:
Hand out the Unit 7 Microbiology Chapter 18 Textbook review and have students pick up a textbook. My textbooks are in the left cabinets and the doors should be open. Have students pick up the textbooks, open to Chapter 18 and follow the guide by answering the questions on the worksheet (Note that I have put the coinciding pages in the textbook that can answer the questions. This is the textbook assignment: Unit 7 Microbiology Textbook Assignment Have students work the entire hour on completing the assignment and have the students hand them in by the end of the hour regardless of where they are in completion. Please emphasize that if students are in class the entire hour, they should have it done, but if there are students absent, or if students arrive later in the class, just have them put a note that they arrived late due to MCA and I will grade these/give more time to complete, when I arrive back to school on Monday, May 1st. However, students that are in class the entire hour should be able to complete the assignment. Collect all worksheets by the end of each hour. I will take time on Monday May 1st to review with them.

Biology Thursday, April 27th, 2017
Substitute today: Hand out the Unit 7 Microbiology Chapter 18 Textbook review and have students pick up a textbook. My textbooks are in the left cabinets and the doors should be open. Have students pick up the textbooks, open to Chapter 18 and follow the guide by answering the questions on the worksheet (Note that I have put the coinciding pages in the textbook that can answer the questions. This is the textbook assignment: Unit 7 Microbiology Textbook Assignment Have students work the entire hour on completing the assignment and have the students hand them in by the end of the hour regardless of where they are in completion. Please emphasize that if students are in class the entire hour, they should have it done, but if there are students absent, or if students arrive later in the class, just have them put a note that they arrived late due to MCA and I will grade these/give more time to complete, when I arrive back to school on Monday, May 1st. However, students that are in class the entire hour should be able to complete the assignment. Collect all worksheets by the end of each hour. I will take time on Monday May 1st to review with them.

PLTW Friday, April 28th, 2017 Objective: To view a healthy carrier and the spread of disease and infection: Opening question: Should a person’s freedom be taken if that person has not done anything wrong, other than carry an illness? Hand out Cornell Worksheet and begin watching the video: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America. Hand in Cornell Note sheet at the end of the hour for credit.

Biology Friday, April 28th, 2017
Objective: To view a healthy carrier and the spread of disease and infection: Opening question: Should a person’s freedom be taken if that person has not done anything wrong, other than carry an illness? Hand out Cornell Worksheet and begin watching the video: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America. Hand in Cornell Note sheet at the end of the hour for credit.

PLTW Monday, May 1, 2017 Objective: To plate and grow several different types of bacteria and identify the bacteria that Anna Garcia may have as an infection. Opening question: What are some ways that we can grow bacteria? Hand back materials from absence last week. Reminder that page 10 in packet on viruses needs to be complete Go to unit packet and read through pages 11 and 12 and read through the sterile techniques hand out on how to make agar plates. Complete plating all 5 agar plates and place in the incubator for growth. When finished with plates, answer questions on page 10 of packet on Viruses

Biology, Monday, May 1, 2017 Objective: To view bacteria under a microscope and discuss the major components of bacteria and their characteristics in preparation for Unit 7 Microbiology Test Opening question: What was your opinion of Typhoid Mary before and after the video? Discuss the parts of the test and what to review for. Essay Portion of Microbiology Test will be Wednesday, May 3rd Compare and Contrast Bacteria and Viruses Multiple Choice Portion of Test will be Thursday, May 4th Unit 7 Packets are due on Thursday, May 4th Pages 15 and 16 in packet are study guide and are due on Thursday May 4th Complete Notes on pages 9-11 in packet on bacteria and begin viewing bacteria under a microscope in class

PLTW Tuesday, May 2nd 2017 Objective: To observe the streaked bacterial plates, identify the shapes of the colonies and attempt identify Anna’s infection using the colonies to begin with. Opening question. When bacteria “grow” what really is happening? Are the individual bacteria growing in size? Turn to page 12 in 5.1 packet and begin with part 16 in packet. Obtain a blank sheet of paper, put your name and hour on the paper and draw 5 large circles on the paper. Follow directions on pages Simply label each plate as You do not need to label the specific bacteria as of this time. Using instructions 24-27, determine the different colonies on your plate and using the chart on page 14, determine you current best guess as to which each of the colonies species could potentially be based on the size, margins, elevation, and color of the colonies. Follow instructions Anna’s Sample is # 5. Answer Conclusion questions on page 15 of packet due Thursday, May 4th, 2017

Biology Tuesday, May 2nd,2017 Objective: To complete any notes on viruses and the immune system and to view bacteria under a microscope Opening question: What is happening on Wednesday and Thursday of this week? Essay Portion of Microbiology Test will be Wednesday, May 3rd Compare and Contrast Bacteria and Viruses Multiple Choice Portion of Test will be Thursday, May 4th Unit 7 Packets are due on Thursday, May 4th Pages 15 and 16 in packet are study guide and are due on Thursday May 4th Complete Notes on Immune System and Viruses on pages 2-4 in packet. Read Through page 14 in Unit 7 Microbiology Packet, view three different slides of bacteria in class and draw and identify the bacteria to their shape and grouping on page 15 in packet

PLTW Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 Objective: To continue to view Bacteria Cultures and begin learning how to take parts of bacteria and stain them with different stains. Opening question: What color do you think Bacteria look like normally under a microscope? Please wear all proper PPE again for today’s lab including goggles, and gloves and pull hair back as we will be using alcohol lamps Read through page 16 in packet on Gram Staining Skip page 17 as we will get back to this at a later time: Begin gram staining procedure on page 18 by taking a sample of bacteria and making a slide with the bacteria. Please use the black counter tops to secure your staining area for each portion of stain. Follow steps 1-19 on page 18 to make a prepared, stained slide of bacteria Using the chart on page 20 in packet complete the conclusion questions on the anatomy and physiology of bacteria on page 20

Biology, Wednesday, May 3rd 2017
Objective: To use knowledge of Bacteria and Viruses to complete the essay portion of the exam Turn off Cell Phones and put in backpacks Complete the essay portion of the Unit 7 Microbiology test Unit 7 packets are due tomorrow as well. Unit 7 Study Guide is due tomorrow. If completed, you may finish any parts of the Unit 7 Microbiology Packet not yet completed. Unit7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Wednesday, May 10

PLTW Thursday, May 4th, 2017 Objective: To view gram positive and gram negative stained bacterial slides under a microscope and take samples of bacteria colonies and use staining techniques to stain and view the bacteria on petri plates. May the fourth be with you! Opening question: What personal protective equipment would you use to make sure you are safe during bacteria staining? Take another blank sheet of paper and draw 5 circles and label the circles with the bacteria numbers. Look at the sample bacteria slides under the microscope and then look at your slides. On the blank sheet of paper label each of the group prepared slides as cocci, bacillus, gram positive (purple) or gram negative (pink) Turn in drawn 5 slides sheet by the end of the hour Bacteria Picture will be homework for tonight and due tomorrow I will go over a diagram of the parts of a bacteria for students to draw and label. This bacteria picture will be on your next exam Review pictures that students created of bacteria and show diagram that will be used on the test and go over the different parts of the diagram.

Biology, Thursday, May 4th 2017
May the 4th be with you! Objective: To show an understanding of bacteria and viruses in microbiology Unit 7 Packets due today. Please shut off cell phones and put in backpacks or safe place. Any use of Cell Phones will result in an automatic 0 Please discontinue writing on divider folders. If you need scrap paper, please ask, and I can provide. Go over what a corkscrew is with class Complete Multiple Choice portion of Unit 7 Microbiology Test When finished, please turn over at your tables. Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Wednesday, May 10

PLTW Friday, May 5th, 2017 Objective: To continue to view bacteria and look at different slide examples and continue to eliminate the possibilities for Anna Garcia’s infection as well as the effects and treatments of MRSA Unit 5.1 Microbiology Test will be Thursday, May 11th Unit 5.1 Packets will also be due Thursday, May 11th Currently, which type of bacteria do you think Anna Garcia had to cause the infection? Begin reading about MRSA on page 26 putting a box around key information and ?? Around terms not known Answer the discussion questions on page 27 in packet If time remains begin discussing the group project on Lines of Defense on page 28 of packet The next two school days will be dedicated to making your immune defense board games, children's book, story board, or poster showcasing the body’s immune defenses.

Biology, Friday, May 5th, 2017 Objective: To understand how different species can populate an area and then become several different species due to varying factors and how organisms have become so diverse. Opening question: Name one type of bird that you know Why so many? Why not just one model bird? What adaptations would you like to possess in your ideal environment? Review and Correct the Unit 7 Microbiology test Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Friday, May 12th View birds, greenhouse and learn about the best mimicking animals Begin notes in packet on page 2 of packet on Darwin and Evolution Complete Notes on pages 3 and 4 and On adaptations

PLTW Monday, May 8th , 2017 Objective: To properly identify Anna’s bacterial infection. Opening question: Now that we have some basis as to what the bacteria could be, what steps must we take to finally figure out Anna’s infection? Unit 5.1 Microbiology Test will be Thursday, May 11th Unit 5.1 Packets will also be due Thursday, May 11th Use page 17 as a reference for your test. We labeled all of the parts yesterday. View Enterotubes and discuss what to look for in the Enterotubes in terms of what the bacteria are eating. Read through pages in packet and begin completing the career journals for the following two careers: Using resource sheet on page 25, determine what foods each bacteria that we observed is eating and what gas they are creating. Fill out Anna’s Medical History Sheet and Turn in by the end of the hour Microbiologist Medical Laboratory Technician Answer Conclusion questions on pages 24 in packet Page 24 will be Due on Thursday, May 11th Career Journals due Thursday, May 11th

Biology, Monday May 8th 2017 Objective: To observe what happens when looking at a group of Lions and their fitness, and to understand their significance in the process of evolution Opening question: If you have advantageous characteristics, what must you do to pass them into the population? Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Friday, May 12th Receive Unit 8 Packets and begin discussion in notes on pages 2 and 3 and view some of natures more colorful characteristics when it comes to adaptations Read through pages 7 and 8 in packet and answer questions on both page 7 and 8 in packet on mice and lions as related Evolution by natural selection

PLTW Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 Objective: To understand the process of the immune system and how it fights infections. Opening Question: What is your favorite shaped state, why? Unit 5.1 Microbiology Test will be Thursday, May 11th Unit 5.1 Packets will also be due Thursday, May 11th Reminder to Fill out Anna’s Medical History form 5.1 on page after you have figured out Anna’s infection Read through page 28 in packet on the Lines of defense and the immune system. Begin gathering materials as a table and Begin making your immune defense board games, children's book, story board, or poster showcasing the body’s immune defenses. Projects will be presented tomorrow: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 Complete Story board on page 20 of packet (use either the space provided OR poster paper. Answer Conclusion questions on page 30 of packet Career Journals of a Microbiologist and a Medical Technician are due on Thursday, May 11th, 2017

Biology Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 Objective: To observe the patterns of adaptations in species and to understand their significance in the process of evolution Opening question: In which way would you like to see the human species evolve? Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Friday, May 12th Take first 10 minutes in class to review and discuss pages 7 and 8 in packet on mouse/Lion Fitness and natural selection Complete Pages 3-5 in notes on the patterns of evolution and adaptations

PLTW Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Objective: To illustrate the process of the immune system and how it fights infections. Opening Question: What are the cells called that actually do most of the fighting of the virus and bacteria infections? Unit 5.1 Microbiology Test will be Thursday, May 11th Unit 5.1 Packets will also be due Thursday, May 11th Career Journals of a Microbiologist and a Medical Technician are due on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 Take first 10 minutes to complete any preparations on project Complete Page 30 conclusion questions by Thursday, May 11th Present Stories on immune system in class If time remains, go through pages that need to be completed in the Unit 5 Pink packet.

Biology, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Objective: to understand the terminology used to describe natural selection and adaptations with modifications and why species are different Opening Question: What does the term “mimic” mean? Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Friday, May 12th Finish Video on Mimicry and camouflage. Complete Notes on adaptations and Mechanisms of evolution on pages 4-5 of packet

PLTW Thursday, May 11, 2017 Objective: To understand how an immune system functions using board games or a children’s book. Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices. Career Journals of a Microbiologist and a Medical Technician are due on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 Microbiology quiz and 5.1 packets are due Today

Biology Thursday, May 11, 2017 Objective: To understand the final mechanisms of evolution as well as understand the major concepts of how evolution ties together our ideas of Genes and passing traits from each generation. What are some pressures that humans face daily? How do those pressures make us stronger? Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Friday, May 12th Complete Notes on pages 4-5 in packet on Stabilizing, Directional, and Disruptive Selections as well as Sexual Selection Begin Video on the Galapagos Island Video

PLTW Friday, May 12, 2017 Objective: To review understanding of microbiology and to understand the flow of blood through the heart and to begin identifying the parts of a heart. Opening question. Why is your heart such an essential organ? End of the year enrichments. You got any ideas? Time to get creative!!! Review Unit 5.1 Microbiology test in class and hand back packets and career journals Unit 5.1 Make up exams will be due by Friday, May 19th Hand out Unit 4 (Red) Packets to students Read introduction on page 3 of packet and discuss directions on page 4 of red packet for heart box research that we will begin on Monday

Biology Friday, May 12th, 2017 Objective: To understand how to complete animal taxonomy lab and begin discussion on how organisms are categorized. Opening question: How would you put fish into different categories? Unit 7 Microbiology Test Retakes are Due by Today Watch Video on the Galapagos Island Video and complete Cornell Notes Cornell Notes are due by the end of the hour

PLTW Monday, May 15, 2017 Objective: To view the parts of the heart in class and to label the different veins and arteries as well as the interior and exterior portions. Opening question. What would be a great way to delegate roles when 4 people are dissecting one heart? End of the year enrichments. You got any ideas? Time to get creative!!! Read through procedure on pages 4 and 5 on heart dissection box Complete Heart box on separate sheet of paper and answer questions on pages 6 in packet using the websites on the PLTW website. Heart Dissection box is due at the end of the hour today. Go over pre-lab information on page 7 and handout on blood flow.

Biology Monday, May 15, 2017 Objective: To understand diversity of species and how one organisms can involve into many species. What is your favorite shaped state, why? Answer the final question with your group on page 5 of packet We will come back to page 6 on Evolution Vocabulary. Go through notes on Classification of living things on pages 9-10 When completed with notes, begin page 12 in class on fish identification using the dichotomous key on page 13 Pages 12 and 13 will be due Tuesday, May 16. Complete Notes on page 5 of packet on how animals diversify and begin notes on page 9 of packet on Taxonomy Complete Notes on page 9-10 on Taxonomy in class

PLTW Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 Objective: To complete heart dissection and anatomy of the heart. Opening question: What Procedures/PPE should you use when handling the hearts today? Why? End of the year enrichments. You got any ideas? Time to get creative!!! Using the handout, complete the sheep heart dissection and answer questions in packet on pages 9-13 of Unit 4.1 packet. Complete internal heart dissection on worksheet hand out. Complete pages 9-13 in packet as well. Answer questions on the heart.

Biology, Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 Objective: To understand Taxonomy as well as the parts of plants including the seeds, flowers, and fruits. Do individuals or populations evolve? Fill out the bottom of page 5 Complete Pages 9 and 10 in packet and begin page 17 on plants. Unit 8 Test will be Friday, May 23rd.

PLTW Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 Objective: To view blood vessels in the heart and to view an EKG of Anna’s heart Opening question: What are some ways that a heart may stop working? Begin by answering questions on page 14 of packet and view blood vessels from autopsy on page 14 under the microscopes. Discuss Hypertrophy on page 15 and the dangers of that Hypertrophy to answer questions on page 16 Read through Medical History report on page 17 in packet and discuss EKG.

Biology Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Objective: To view the diversity of animals using a dichotomous Key. Opening Question. What would be your definition of an “animal” Complete Roll Call Animals lab using the dichotomous Key on pages in packet.

PLTW Thursday, May 18, 201 Objective: To understand the varying levels of heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure Complete pages in lab on the different parts of pulse rate, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Biology, Thursday May 18, 2017 Objective: To understand the rules that put organisms in different categories. Opening question, what plants would you consider to be a weed? Finish pages in packet

PLTW Friday, May 19, 2017 Objective: To understand the varying levels of heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure Complete pages in lab on the different parts of pulse rate, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Biology Friday, May 19th 2017 To view the parts of plants and the differences between groups of plants. Opening question. What is your favorite type of plant? Wear comfortable clothes on Monday to go outside Complete pages on plant parts. Test is on Tuesday, May 23

PLTW Monday, May 22, 2017

Biology, Monday, May Objective: To understand the difference between monocot and dicot plants by observing the plants outside. What type of plants are bean? Monocots or Dicots? How about Corn? Test will be Tuesday, May 24th Go outside and complete Plant Bingo. Turn in Bingo Cards at the end of the hour.

PLTW Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Biology, Tuesday May 23, 2017 To understand the parts of a leaf and flower and to review for upcoming test Opening Question: What does a leaf do for a plant? Complete seed structure lab on page 22 in packet and complete flower diagram on page 23 in packet. Optional study guide is available Complete page 19 in packet and review the parts of a flower at the bottom of 19 Unit 8 Test will be Tuesday, May 24

Biology, Monday May Objective: To understand the summary of all information in Unit 8 and begin Unit 8 Study Guide. Unit 8 Test is Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Unit 8 Packet is due Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Unit 8 Study Guide is due Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Complete all pages in packet not completed including page 10, 14, and 20 Rest of the time is yours to complete study guide

Biology, Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 Objective: To review information on Unit 8 through assessment. You may use your Unit 8 Study Guide today. Complete Unit 8 Test and Hand in Unit 8 Packets at the end of the test.

Biology, Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
Objective: To complete the essay portion of the exam if needed and begin discussion of senses in class. Obtain Unit 9 Packet and begin coloring bones in the packet. Once bones are colored, we will do progressive relaxation

Biology, Thursday, May 26,2016 Objective: To be able to use our senses in class and progressively Complete page 3 in new packets Discuss the different senses on page 3 Do progressive relaxation 7th hour complete Video on human body systems and cornell notes

Biology Friday, May 27, 2016 Callahan gone for Conference Meet.
View the video pushing the limits, sight and sensation and complete cornell notes.

PLTW Friday, May 27, 2016 Callahan Gone for Conference Meet.
View the video pushing the limits, sight and sensation and complete cornell notes

Biology Tuesday, May 28

Biology Monday, June Objective: To plan and organize cell mitosis project. Happy Last Day of Class!! Complete pages in Human body Systems by the end of the hour and take the entire hour to develop group project for final

PLTW Monday, June 6, 2016 Objective: To finally determine how Anna Garcia Died and to review for the PLTW Exam tomorrow. Last Day of School!! All Enrichment Activities are due by Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Both Heart Packets are due by the end of the hour today Testing Center tomorrow is room A131 Obtain Handout on How did she die, and obtain the final Autopsy report and explain what actually killed Anna Complete By the end of the hour

Mitosis Dance Video

Biology Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 Objective: To understand the scores of the Unit 8 test and to view and identify the components of outdoor plants and other organisms 1st and 3rd hour will get materials back from last unit and review the Unit 8 Test We will then go outside and do nature bingo

Biology Spare Lesson Objective: To understand the bones of the body and color in the parts of the eye and skeleton. Color and complete skeleton on the front page of the human body packet Complete the parts of the eye in the study of senses on page 4 of packet.

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