AP: Week of 9/24 - 9/28

Hi, AP! This is the first blog dedicated to the on-goings in AP biology. This week (and a bit of last week), we are starting our second unit: The Cell. On Friday, 9/21, we began an egg mini-lab and read up on stem cell research/usage. Here's what else we're up to this week:

Objective 9/24, 9/25: Scientists will read about and discuss the pro's and con's of stem cell research in groups in order to debate the issue with their classmates. (see stem cell debate notes and stem cell synthesis assignment)

HW 9/24: none

Objective 9/27: Scientists will perform the egg and cell labs in order to begin discussion about cell structure and cellular transport.

HW 9/27: complete stem cell synthesis

Objective 9/28: Scientists will complete the egg and cell labs in order to begin discussion about cell structure and cellular transport.

HW 9/28: read chapter 6, complete chapter 6 reading guide
Stem Cell Debate Notes
Stem Cell Synthesis Assignment

bio: Week of 9/24 - 9/28

This week in biology, we'll be reviewing for our first unit test! Students received a review sheet on Friday, 9/21, and in class on 9/24, we'll try to go through as many topics as possible in class. After the test, we'll be conferencing on our mid-quarter grades and reflecting on our progress and what we can do in the coming weeks to keep our fabulous grades or to raise our grades to being fabulous. We will also begin studying a new unit - ecology!

Objective 9/24: Scientists will review the properties of water and organic molecules in order to reinforce content knowledge in preparation for our unit test. (see fly swatter review powerpoint)

HW 9/24: study - use review sheet!

Objective 9/25: Scientists will show what they know about WDI's and biochemistry (water and organic macromolecules) in order to earn 80+% on their unit test.

HW 9/25: none :)

Objective 9/27: Scientists will define what makes classifies something to be "alive" in order to argue whether or not fire is a living thing. (see 9-27 bio intro screen, What Makes Something Living?, and Fire BCR)

HW 9/27: complete fire BCR (if not already turned in)

BCHM Flyswatter Review Game 2012

9-27 bio intro

What Makes Something "Living?"



Fire BCR 2012

bio: Week of 9/18 - 9/21

This week in biology, we'll be studying organic molecules. We will perform a two-day lab and end the week with a quiz on Friday. Next week will be the end of the biochemistry unit - students will be taking the unit test after a day of review.

Objective 9/18: Scientists will describe the four types of organic macromolecules in order to compare and contrast their characteristics. (see: macromolecules notes)

HW 9/18: read and answer ch. 2-3 (chapter two, section three) DUE: Thursday 9/20; wear closed-toe shoes for Wednesday 9/19 and Thursday 9/20 (lab days!)

Objective 9/19, 9/20: Scientists will perform various tests for the presence of organic macromolecules in order to discover what macromolecules exist in everyday substances. (see: macromolecules lab, lab answers, and lab II)

HW 9/19: read and answer ch. 2-3 (chapter two, section three) DUE: Thursday 9/20; wear closed-toe shoes for Wednesday 9/19 and Thursday 9/20 (lab days!)

HW 9/20: finish Organic Macromolecules Lab DUE: Friday 9/21; study for Organic Macromolecules Quiz Friday 9/21

Objective 9/21: Scientists will show what they know about organic macromolecules in order to earn 80+% on their quiz.

HW 9/21: begin studying for Well-Designed Investigations & Biochemistry Unit Test Tuesday 9/25 (see: chemistry of life review)

Organic Macromolecules Notes 2012

Organic Macromolecules Lab 2012

Org. Macromolecules Lab Data 2012 Org. Macromolecules Lab Data Answers 2012 Org. Macromolecules Lab Data II 2012

Chemistry of Life Unit Content Review 2012

bio: Week of 9/10 - 9/14

This week in biology, our focus will be on the versatility and importance of water. Water plays such an integral role in our everyday lives, though it may appear to be a very commonplace. We will perform a two-day lab where students get to play with water and test their skills of inquiry. Students will spend the latter part of the week tying what they observed in the lab to what they have read in their textbooks to what we will discuss in class.

Objective 9/10, 9/11: Scientists will perform various procedures in a water lab in order to observe and investigate unique properties of water. (see: water lab)

HW 9/10: none

HW 9/11: finish Water Lab DUE Wednesday 9/12

Objective 9/12, 9/13: Scientists will discuss the different properties of water in order to understand why water is so amazing! (see: water notes, water poster)

HW 9/12, 9/13: label Water Lab activities with the appropriate water properties DUE Friday 9/14; study for Water Quiz Friday 9/14

Objective 9/14: Scientists will show what they know about the properties of water in order to earn 80+% on their quiz.

HW 9/14: none :) enjoy the long weekend!

Properties of Water Lab 2012

Properties of Water Notes 2012 (Text Only)