Mr. Howell

App. Biology CP I and II

Resources: Text: Holt Biology by Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Numeracy: Calculate grades on quizzes and use math on all labs.

Literacy: bell ringers used at least twice a week on Monday and Wednesday.

Bio II

    Week of Nov. 16-20

Ø Objectives:

Ø Describe how Darwin used his experiences and the work of others to come up with his theory.

Ø Discuss how geology helped Darwin with his theory.

Ø List the steps in Darwin theory.

Ø Explain Darwin’s predictions based on his theory

Ø Discuss weaknesses in Darwin’s theory.

Mon. Nov.16

 Objective

1. Discuss the information that helped Darwin arrive at his theory.

2. Complete 16-1 in work book

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook

4. Homework- read 16-1 and answer questions on page 379.

 Tues. Nov. 17

Objective

1. Explain how the study of geology helped Darwin complete his theory.

2. Copy notes. Watch video on evolution.

3. Evaluation- grade on homework

4. Homework- read 16-2 answer and question p. 385

 Wed. Nov. 18

 Objective

1. Lecture and discussion on how Darwin used the fossil record to support his theory.

2. Complete 16-2 in workbook .

3. Evaluation- grade on homework.

4. Homework- Answer question in box on page 384.

Thurs. Nov. 19

 Objective

1. Describe the steps in order in Darwin’s theory.

2. Lab on page 387.  Copy notes.

3. Evaluation- grade on lab

4. Homework- Read 16-3. Answer questions on page 389.

 Fri. Nov. 20

 Objective

1. Discuss weaknesses and recent changes in Darwin’s theory.

2. Grade 16-1 & 2 in workbook.  Quiz on page. 395

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook and quiz.

4. Homework- Review this week’s notes

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Bio I  Week of Nov. 16-20

Objectives

Ø Describe the three types of vascular tissue

Ø Explain the differences between xylem and phloem cells

Ø Discuss the role of roots in the life of a plant

Ø Explain how woody and non-woody stems differ

Ø Describe the characteristics of seed plant embryos

Mon Nov. 16

1. Lecture and discussions on the types of vascular tissue.

2. Complete 24-1 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-grade on workbook.

4. Homework-Read 24-1 and answer questions on page 578.

 Tues Nov. 17

1. Discuss the different functions of xylem and phloem cells.

2. Copy notes. Lab on page 581

3. Evaluation-Grade on homework

4. Homework- Read 24-2 and answer questions on page 583.

 Wed Nov. 18

1. Discuss how roots support land plants.

2. Copy notes.  Complete 24-2 in workbook

3. Evaluation-Grade on workbook.

4. Homework-Read 24-3 and answer questions on page 589.

 Thurs Nov. 19

1. Explain how woody and non woody stems differ.

2. Copy notes. Lab on page 590

3. Evaluation-Grade on lab

4. Homework-Questions 10-17 on page 593

 Fri Nov. 20

1. Discuss the characteristics of seed plant embryos.

2. Complete 24-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-Grade on workbook.

4. Homework-Review this week’s notes.

Biology 1              Week of November 9 - November 13

Objectives:

1. Describe the two groups in which seeds of plants are classified.

2. Explain reproduction in seed plants.

3. Discuss the four major groups of living gymnosperms.

4. Summarize what characterizes reproduction.

Monday, November 9

1. Classify the two groups of seeds of plants.

2. Do  Chapter 6 - 3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-grade on.

4. Homework-- Read chapter 6 section 3 in textbook. Answer  questions 1-4 .

 Tuesday, November 10

1. Discuss the reproduction in the seeds of plants.

2. Do  Chapter  6 section 4 in workbook.

3.  Evaluation –Grade on workbook.

4. Homework: Read 6-1 and answer questions on page 127.

Wednesday, November 11

1. Make a chart classifying the four major groups of gymnosperms.

2. Do Lab on page 565

3.  Evaluation – Grade on Lab.

4. Homework: questions 12-18 on page 567.

Thursday, November 12

1. Discuss the process of reproduction.

2. Do chapter 23 standardized test prep.

3. Grade on evaluation.

4. Homework  - study for test.

Friday, November 13

1. Review for chapter 23 test.

2. Take Chapter 23 test.

3. Evaluation-grade on test.

4. Homework-Review this week’s notes.

Biology 2 Week of November 9-13

Objectives

 1. Explain how a lack of biodiversity can negatively affect an ecosystem.

2. Describe invasive species and how and why they can harm an ecosystem.

3. Discuss the positive effects of ecotourism.

4. Explain how education and advocacy can help protect the environment.

Monday November 9

 1. Describe how a lack of biodiversity can harm an ecosystem.

2. Write in journal. Copy notes

3. Evaluation- grade on journal.

4. Homework- Read 6-3 and answer questions on page 138.

Tuesday November 10

 1. Discuss how invasive species can do great damage to an ecosystem.

2. Lab on page 135.

3. Evaluation- grade on lab.

4. Homework-Questions  2-6 on page 143

Wednesday November 11

 1. Discuss the positive effects of ecotourism..

2. Complete 6-3 in workbook . Write in journal

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook.

4. Homework- Questions 7-15 on page 143

Thursday November 12

 1. Lecture and discussion on how education and advocacy can help protect the environment.

2. Video on ecosystems.

3. Evaluation-grade on Homework

4. Homework- Questions 24 and 28 on page 144.

Friday November 13

 1. Review for test

2. Chapter 6 test

3. Evaluation- grade on test

Homework- Review this week’s notes

Biology II

Week of November 1-5

Objectives:

Ø Discuss how humans and the environment are connected.

Ø Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Ø Describe how the quality of the environment can effect one’s health.

Ø Discuss some possible effects of air pollution.

Monday, November 1, 2009

· Parent teacher conference.

Tuesday, November 2, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on how humans and the environment are interconnected.

2. Complete chapter 6 lesson 1 in workbook.

3. Evaluation based on the grade of workbook

4. Homework assignment-- read chapter 6 lesson in section 1 the textbook pg. 127

Wednesday, November 3, 2009

1. Compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources.

2. Lab on page 127

3. Evaluation based on the lab

4. Homework assignment- read pages 128-130 and answer questions on 127.

Thursday, November 4, 2009

1. Explain how the quality of the environment can affect the one’s health.

2. Complete chapter 6 lesson 2 in workbook

3. Evaluation based on the grade of quiz

4. Homework assignment- answer questions 1-5 on page 133 in textbook.

Friday, November 5, 2009

1. Discuss what causes air pollution and how it can affect your health.

2. Take quiz on page 145

3. Evaluation on the grade of the quiz

4. Homework- review this week’s notes

Biology I

Week of November 1-5

Objectives:

1. Describe the key characteristics of plants

2 . Describe adaptations that have helped plants live on land.

3. Explain alternation of generations

4. Describe how the leaves of plants have evolved to reduce water loss.

Monday, November 1, 2009

1. Parent- teacher conferences

Tuesday, November 2, 2009

1. Discuss the key characteristics of plants.

2. Complete chapter 23 section 1 in workbook, also do lab on page 545

3. Evaluations on grade on workbook

4. Homework- Read 23-1 and answer questions on page 546.

Wednesdays, November 3, 2009

1. Explain the adaptations that allows plants to live on land.

2. Copy notes. Complete graphic organizer.

3. Evaluation grade on homework.

4. Homework- Read 23-2 and draw a life cycle of a fern.

Thursday, November 4, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion of the term” alternation of generations”

2. Complete questions on 1-4 on page 559. Notes

3. Evaluation based on grade of homework.

4. Homework- study for quiz

Friday, November 5, 2009

1. Discuss how leaves have evolved to reduce water loss through their leaves.

2. Quiz

3. Evaluation - grade based on quiz

4. Homework- review this week’s notes taken

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App. Bio 1

This week’s objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-1.2, B-1.4 and B-1.9

Bio I week of October 26-30

Objectives

Ø Review for unit test

Ø Explain how glycolsis produces ATP

Ø Describe how ATP is produced during aerobic respiration

Ø Discuss how fermentation is used to supply energy when ATP is low

Monday October 26

1. Review safety, chapter 1 and chapter 3 for unit test

2. Give unit test

3.  Evaluation- grade on test

4.  Homework- read 9-3 and answer questions on page 213

Tuesday October 27

1. Draw the steps in glycolysis that lead to the production of ATP

2. Complete 9-2 in workbook

3. Evaluation grades on workbook

4. Homework- draw a flow chart of aerobic and anaerobic resignation  

Wednesday October 28

1. Describe how ATP is produced during aerobic respiration

2. Lab on page 215

3. Evaluation- grade on lab

4. Homework- questions 11 to 15 on page 217

Thursday October 29

1. Explain how and when fermentation is used to produced ATP

2. Complete 9-3 in workbook

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook

4. Homework- study for test

Friday October 30

1. Review chapter 9

2. Chapter 9 test

3. Evaluation –grade on test

4. Homework-review this week’s notes

App. Bio II

This week’s objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-6.1 and B-6.2.

Bio II week of October 26-30

Objectives

Ø Review for unit test

Ø Discuss biotic and abiotic factors that limit population signs

Ø Describe parasitism

Ø Complete mutualism and commensalism

Ø Describe the notes a species niche plays in the ecosystem

Monday October 26

1. Review safety and chapters 1 and 3 for the unit test

2. Give test

3. Evaluation-grade on test

4. Homework-read 5-2 and answer questions on page 111

Tuesday October 27

1. lecture and discussion on how biotic and abiotic factors

2. complete 5-2 in workbook

3. evaluation-grade on workbook.

4. homework- read 5-3 and answer question on page 115

Wednesday October 28

1. Describe parasites and how they affect their hosts.

2. Complete 5-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-grade on workbook.

4. Homework- answer questions 1-4 in box at top of page 113

Thursday October 29

1. Explain how mutualism and commensalism are alike and different.

2. Quiz on page 119

3. Evaluation- grade on quiz

4. Study for tests.

Friday October 30

1. Review Chapter 5

2. Test on Chapter 5

3. Evaluation grade on test

4. Homework: Review this week’s notes.

Applied Biology 1 Chapter 10 and 9 week of October 19-23

This week objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-1.2, B- 1.4, B-1.9

Objectives:

Ø Review for exams

Ø Describe the type of energy used by cells and its ultimate source.

Ø Discuss how an organism’s metabolism is related to the carbon cycle.

Ø Describe the role of pigments in photosynthesis.

 Monday October 19, 2009

1. Review for exam

2. Take exam

3. Evaluation- grade on exam

4. Homework- read 9-1 and answers questions on page 201.

Tuesday October 20, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the type of energy used by cells and ultimate source.

2. Complete 9-1 in workbook

3. Evaluation on workbook

4. Homework- read 9-2 and answers questions on page. 207

 Wednesday October 21, 2009

 1. Describe how an organism’s metabolism is related to the carbon cycle.

2. Complete lab on 205. Copy notes.

3. Evaluation- grade on homework

4. Homework- Read 9-3 and answer questions on page.213

Thursday October 22, 2009

1. Draw a picture of the carbon cycle and explain how carbon dictates the metabolism rate of an organism.

2. Complete 9-2 and 9-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-grade on workbook.

4. Homework - questions   11-15 on page 217

Friday October 23, 2009

1. Discuss the role of pigments in the process of photosynthesis.

2. Video on “Photosynthesis.”

3. Chapter 9 quiz

4. Evaluation- grade on quiz

Homework - review notes.

Applied Biology 2 Chapter 5 week of October 19-23

These objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-6.1 and B-6.2

Objectives:

Ø Explain why the study of population is important.

Ø Discuss factors that affect population size.

Ø Describe how predator-prey relationships affect both predator and prey.

Ø Describe how competition for resources affects the species in a community.

Monday October 19, 2009

1. Discussion of the importance of population studies.

2. Complete 5-1 in workbook.

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook.

4. Homework- Read 5-1 and answer questions on pg. 107

Tuesday October 20, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on factors that affect population size.

2. Lab on page 105. Copy notes.

3. Evaluation- grade on lab

4. Homework- Read 5-2 and answer questions on pg. 111.

Wednesday October 21, 2009

1. Explain how predators and prey are mutually affected by their relationship.

2. Complete 5-2 in workbook.

3. Evaluation- Grade on workbook.

4. Homework- Read 5-3 and answers questions on pg. 115

Thursday October 22, 2009

1. Discuss how competition for resources’ affects the species in a community. 

2.  Copy notes. Complete 5-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-Grade on workbook

4. Homework—Questions 7-13 on page 119

Friday October 23, 2009

1.  Describe how competition for resources affects the species in a community.

2.  Quiz on chapter; Evaluation-Grade on quiz

3. Homework –review notes.

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Applied Biology 1 Chapter 10 and 9 week of October 12-16.

This week objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-1.2, B- 1.4, B-1.9

Objectives

1. Explain the differences between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor.

2. Describe how chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat cancer.

3. Describe the type of energy used by cells and its ultimate source.

4. Discuss how an organism’s metabolism is related to the carbon cycle.

5. Describe the role of pigments in photosynthesis.

Monday October 12

1. Talk about how benign tumors are different from malignant tumors and show pictures of both.

2. Complete 10-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook.

4. Homework- study for test.

Tuesday October 13

1. Review chapter 10

2. Tests on Chapter 10

3. Evaluation- grade on test

4. Homework- read 9-1 and answer questions on pg.201

Wednesday October 14

1. Lecture and discussion on the type of energy used by cells and its ultimate source.

2. Complete 9-1 in workbook

3. Evaluation- grade on homework

4. Homework- Read 9-2 and answer questions on pg.207

Thursday October 15

1. Draw a picture of the carbon cycle and explain how carbon dictates the metabolism rate of an organism.

2. Complete 9-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-grade on workbook.

4. Homework - questions   11-15 on page 217

Friday October 16

1. Discuss the role of pigments in the process of photosynthesis.

2. Video on “Photosynthesis.”

3. Lab on pg. 205

4. Evaluation- grade on lab

5. Homework - review notes.

Applied Biology 2 Chapter 5 week of October 12-16

These objectives are based on S.C. state standards B-6.1 and B-6.2

1. Explain why the study of population is important.

2. Discuss factors that affect population size.

3. Describe how predator-prey relationships affect both predator and prey.

4. Describe how competition for resources affects the species in a community.

Monday October 12

1. Discussion of the importance of population studies.

2. Complete 5-1 in workbook.

3. Evaluation- grade on workbook.

4. Homework- Read 5-1 and answer questions on pg. 107

Tuesday October 13

1. Lecture and discussion on factors that affect population size.

2. Lab on page 105. Copy notes.

3. Evaluation- grade on lab

4. Homework- Read 5-2 and answer questions on pg. 111.

Wednesday October 14

1. Explain how predators and prey are mutually affected by their relationship.

2. Complete -2 in workbook.

3. Evaluation- Grade on workbook.

4. Homework- Read 5-3 and answers questions on pg. 115

Thursday October 15

1. Discuss how competition for resources’ affects the species in a community. 

2.  Copy notes. Complete 5-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation-Grade on workbook

4. Homework—Questions 7-13 on page 119

Friday October 16

1. Review Chapter 5

2.  Chapter 5 test.

3.  Evaluation-Grade on test.

4.Homework – review notes.

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Applied Biology II    Week of 10-7-11-2009

This week’s objectives are based on the state of S.C. science standard. B – 2.7

  Objectives:

 Discuss Earth’s three main climate zones.

1. Explain how biotic/abiotic factor influence an ecosystem.
2. Describe interactions that occur within communities.
3. Explain how ecosystems recover from a disturbance.
4. Discuss the causes and characteristics of microclimates.

Monday, 10-7-2009

 Lecture and discussion on Earth’s three main climate zones.

1. Math skills on page 88.
2. Evaluation – Grade on Math skills.
3. Homework – Read 4-2 and answer questions on page 89.

 Tuesday, 10-8-2009

1. Lecture and discussion on how biotic/abiotic factors influence an ecosystem.
2. “Biomes” video.
3. Complete 4-1 in workbook.
4. Evaluation – Grade on Homework.
5. Homework – List an animal example for each type of Biome.

Wednesday, 10-09-2009

1. Lecture and discussion on Interactions that occur within communities.
2. Complete 4-2 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – Grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Read 4-3 and answer questions on page 93.

Thursday, 10-10-2009

1. Lecture and discussion on how ecosystems recover from a disturbance.
2. Lab on page 93.
3. Evaluation – Grade on lab.
4. Homework – Answer questions 9-15 on page 97.

Friday, 10-11-09

1. Lecture and discussion on the causes and characteristics of microclimates.
2. Review for and take Chapter 4 test.
3. Evaluation – Grade on test.
4. Homework – Review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology I    Week of 10-07-11-2009

 Based on S.C. Science Standard B-2.6

  Objectives:

1. Name the phases in the eukaryotic cell cycle.
2. Describe the 4 stages of mitosis.
3. Explain factors that control cell growth and division.
4. Discuss how cancer and the cell cycle are related.

Monday, 10-07-2009

1. Describe the phases in the eukaryotic cell cycle.
2. Complete 10-1 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Read 10-2 and answer questions on page 232.

Tuesday, 10-08-2009

1. Draw and label the four stages of mitosis.
2. Labs on pages 221 and 229.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Read 10-3 and answer questions on page on 235.

Wednesday, 10-09-2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the factors that control cell growth and division.
2. Complete 10-2 in workbook and grade.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Question 7-13 on page 239.

Thursday, 10-10-09

1. Relate the connections between the cell cycle and cancers.
2. Complete 10-3 in workbook.
3. Video on cancer.
4. Evaluation – Grade on workbook.
5. Homework – Questions 1-7 on page 241.

Friday, 10-11-09

1. Review Chapter 10.
2. Test on Chapter 10.
3. Evaluation – Grade on test.
4. Homework – Review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology II    Week of 9-21 thru 25, 2009

Objectives:

1. Describe the Human Genome Project and why it is so important.
2. Explain how genomics and gene technologies are important in our lives.
3. Discuss cloning; stem cell research and the ethical issues caused by gene research.
4. Describe the basic tools of genetic manipulation.

Monday, 9-21-2009

1. Discussion of the Human Genome project and its importance.
2. Lab on page 343.
3. Evaluation – grade on Lab.
4. Homework – Read 15-1 and answer questions on page 348.

Tuesday, 9-22-09

1. Explanation of how genomics and gene technologies affect our lives.

2 Review homework – Complete 15-1 in workbook.

3 Evaluation – grade on Workbook.

4 Homework – Read 15-2 and answer questions on page 354.

Wednesday, 9-23-09

1. Discuss cloning; stem cell research and the ethical and social issues involved.
2. Complete 15-2 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Read 15-3 and answer questions on page 363.

Thursday, 9-24-09

1. Description of the basic tools used in gene manipulation.
2. Complete 15-3 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Questions 7-13 on page 367.

Friday, 9-25-09

1. Review Chapter 15.
2. Chapter 15 test.
3. Evaluation – grade on test.

4. Homework – review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology I Week of 9-21 thru 25, 2009

Objectives:

1. Explain how the cell membrane helps a cell maintain homeostasis.

2. Discuss how cell membranes restrict the exchange of substances.

3. Describe the functions of membrane proteins.

4. Explain what determines the direction in which passive transport occurs.

5. Discuss why osmosis is important to all cells.

Monday, 9-21-2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the importance of membranes for maintaining homeo-stasis.
2. Complete pages 79 and 80 in Workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on Workbook.
4. Homework – Read 8-1 answers questions of page 177.

Tuesday, 9-22-09

1. Discuss how cell membranes restrict the movement of substances.
2. Bubble Lab.
3. Evaluation – Grade on Lab.
4. Homework – Complete page 81 in workbook.

Wednesday, 9-23-09

1. Draw a cell with proteins and discuss the functions of various proteins.
2. Make a model of a cell membrane.
3. Evaluation – grade on model.
4. Homework – Questions 4 & 5 on page 177.

Thursday, 9-24-09

1. Explanation of what determines the direction of passive transport.
2. Begin Lab on page 181.
3. Evaluation – Grade on homework.
4. Homework – Answer questions 1-4 on page 183.

Friday, 9-25-09

1. Describe why osmosis is so important for cell health.
2. Quiz on 7-1. Finish lab from Thursday.
3. Evaluation – grade on quiz.
4. Homework – review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology II    Week of 9-14-18, 2009

Objectives:

1. Explain how DNA replication is different in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
2. Describe the process of gene expression.
3. Discuss the process of transcription.
4. List the major steps in translation.

Monday, 9-14-2009

1. Students will construct a strip of DNA and show how replication occurs in both types of cells and how they are different.
2. Complete 13-2 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Read 13-3 and answer questions on page 310.

Tuesday, 9-15-09

1. Students will describe the process of gene expression and what it means.
2. Video on DNA replication.  Questions on video.
3. Evaluation – grade on questions.
4. Homework – Questions 8-13 on page 313.

Wednesday, 9-16-09

1. Students will draw a series of boxes that show the steps in transcription.
2. Complete 13-3 in workbook.
3. Evaluation – grade on boxes.
4. Homework – answer questions 14-16 on page 313 in textbook.

Thursday, 9-17-09

1. Lecture and discussion on the major events that occur during translation.
2. Lab on page 313.
3. Evaluation – grade on homework.
4. Homework – Do practice test on page 315.

Friday, 9-18-09

1. Review for test.
2. Chapter 13 test.
3. Evaluation – grade on test.

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Applied Biology I    Week of 9-14-18, 2009

Objectives:

1. Describe the major parts of the microscope.
2. Discuss what makes cells and organisms different.
3. Describe how cells are organized in a multicellular organism.
4. List the levels of organization from least complex to most complex.

Monday, 9-14-2009

1. Students will identify the major parts of a compound light microscope.
2. Students will use microscopes to look at prepared slides.
3. Students will draw what they see.
4. Evaluation – grade on drawing.
5. Homework – Read 7-3 and answers questions of page 166.

Tuesday, 9-15-09

1. We will discuss what makes cells and organisms different.
2. Complete 7-2 in workbook.
3. Look at pond water under a microscope.
4. Evaluation – grade on workbook.

Wednesday, 9-16-09

1. Lecture and discussion on how cells are organized into complex multicellular organisms.
2. Color and label plant and animal cells.
3. Evaluation – grade of cell labels.
4. Homework – answer questions 6-13 on page 169.

Thursday, 9-17-09

1. List the levels of organization from least complex to most complex.
2. Complete 7-3 in workbook and grade it.
3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.
4. Homework – Questions 1-11 on page 171.

Friday, 9-18-09

1. Review Chapter 8.
2. Chapter 8 test.
3. Evaluation – grade on test.
4. Homework – review workbook.

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Applied Biology II: Sept. 7-11

 Objectives:

1. Describe the cell theory.

2. Compare the differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

3. Identify the structure of a compound light microscope. 

Tuesday, September 7th

1. Students outline the discovery of the cells and define key terms.

2. Students will complete math activity book on page 153.

3. Students will write in journals.

4. Evaluation: grade on math activity.

4. Homework – Complete questions 1-3 on page 155 in textbook.

Wednesday, September 8th

1. Students will draw examples of both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells to show the difference in organelles.

2. Students will copy notes.

3. Evaluation-Grade on Homework.

4. Homework – Complete 7-1 in Workbook.

  Thursday, September 9th

1. Students will study and name the major parts of a compound light microscope.

2. Students will view video on the proper use of the compound light microscope.

3. Grade homework.

4. Evaluation: grade on homework.

5. Homework –Study for quiz Friday.

Friday September 10th

1. Review 7-1 and the microscope before quiz.

2. Take quiz.

3. Evaluation – Grade on quiz.

4. Homework – Review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology II Aug.31-Sept.4, 2009

Objectives:

1. Discuss Mendel’s work and discoveries.

2. Describe the steps in meiosis.

3. Explain the use and purpose of Punnett squares.

4. Analyze the connection between sex-linked genes and diseases they cause.

Monday August 31

1. Lecture and discussion on how Mendel’s work lead to the study of genetics.

2. Video on genetics.

3. Evaluation-grade on class participation.

4. Homework – Complete questions on pages 120-122.

Tuesday September 1

1. Students will work cooperatively to crate a diagram that illustrates the steps in meiosis.

2. Review diagram and homework.

3. Evaluation-Grade on diagram.

4. Homework – Answer questions on pages 124-127.

Wednesday September 2

1. Each student will draw two Punnett squares to show two of his personal traits.

2. Go over squares. Review homework. Copy notes.

3. Evaluation –grade on Punnett squares.

4. Homework –Read 12-4 and answer all questions.

Thursday September 3

1. Describe problems that can be caused by sex-linked genes.

2. Make a personal family pedigree and complete as much as possible.

3. Evaluation-Grade on pedigree.

4. Homework – Write a paragraph that summarizes the relationship between chromosomes and genes.

Friday September 4

1. Review for test.

2. Chapter 12 test.

3. Evaluation – Grade on test.

4. Homework – Review this week’s notes.

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Applied Biology I week of August 31-September 4, 2009

Objectives:

1. Discuss water and its unique properties.

2. Differentiate between acids and bases.

3. Describe the major chemicals that make up life.

4. Discuss the process of metabolism.

Monday August 31

1. Lecture and discussion on the unique properties of water.

2. Lab on page 57.

3. Evaluation-grade on lab.

4. Homework-Read 3-3 and answer all questions.

Tuesday September 1

1. Students will learn the vocabulary of life’s chemicals by several means such as using words in contest, associating words with images and direct vocabulary instruction.

2. Students will work in pairs to create models of DNA.

3. Evaluation-Grade on homework.

4. Homework-Read 3-4 and answer all questions.

Wednesday September 2

1. Students will organize the most important molecules of life,

from least complex to most.

2. Quick lab on page 67. Copy notes.

3. Evaluation-grade on homework.

4. Homework read 4-4 and answer all questions.

Thursday September 3

1. Students will focus on how the subunits of a cell most all work for the cell to complete metabolism.

2. Take practice test on page 73.

3. Evaluation grade on practice test.

4. Homework-answer question 6-16 on page 71, in textbook.

Friday September 4

1. Review for test.

2. Chapter 3 test.

3. Evaluation-grade on test

4. Homework-review this weeks notes.

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Lesson Plans Week of: Aug.24-28, 2009 Bio II

S. C. state standard: B-1.2, B-1.9 and B-4.6 State Standards Link

Numeracy: Calculate grades on quizzes and use math on all labs.

Literacy: bell ringers used at least twice a week on Monday and Wednesday.

Objectives:

1. Explain the proper use of scientific instruments.

2. Define the properties of life.

3. Describe the carbon compounds associated with life.

4. Explain the difference between DNA and RNA

Monday August 24, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the proper use of instruments.

2. Complete 1 -2 in workbook.

3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.

4. Complete questions on pages 8 and 9.

Tuesday August 25, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the properties of life.

2. Copy notes

3. Measurement lab

4. Evaluation – grade on lab. Study for test

5. Homework – answer questions on page 11 and 12.

Wednesday August 26, 2009

1. Review Chapter 1

2. Chapter 1 test

3. Evaluation – grade on test

4. Homework – answer questions on pages 117 and 118.

Thursday August 27, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the properties of life.

2. Complete and grade 3-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation – grade on workbook

4. Homework – answer questions on page 31.

Friday August 28, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the difference between DNA and RNA.

2. Video on DNA.

3. Evaluation – grade on homework

4. Homework – review this week’s notes

App. Bio. 1 Week of August 24-28

Objectives:

1. Describe the proper use on scientific instrument.

2. Define the properties of life.

3. Describe the carbon compounds associated with life.

4. Explain the difference between DNA and RNA.

Monday August 24, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the proper use of instruments.

2. Complete 1 – 2 in workbook.

3. Evaluation – grade on workbook.

4. Complete questions on pages 8 and 9.

Tuesday August 25, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the properties of life.

2. Copy notes

3. Measurement lab

4. Evaluation – grade on lab. Study for test

5. Homework – answer question on page 11 and 12.

Wednesday August 26, 2009

1. Review Chapter 1.

2. Chapter 1 test.

3. Evaluation – grade on test.

4. Homework – homework on pages 28 and 29

Thursday August 27, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the properties of life.

2. Complete and grade 3-3 in workbook.

3. Evaluation – grade on workbook

4. Homework- answer questions on page 31.

Friday August 28, 2009

1. Lecture and discussion on the difference between DNA and RNA.

2. Video on DNA.

3. Evaluation – grade on homework.

4. Homework – Review this week’s notes.