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
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
