Introduction

Welcome to the website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School. If you are a student or parent, check this site daily for information and updates on homework, testing, projects, events, and other happenings in the classroom. Want more from this site? Help me make it better by suggesting additional features!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Daily Summary 01-31

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly define the term DNA mutation and describe the types of mutations that can occur

Warm up: What is a genetic mutation (what happens to the DNA)? What else can be affected and why are these other things affected? What are some of the kinds of mutations that can occur and which type(s) do you think would have the most severe consequences? Explain your answer. [6]

- Check/stamp homework (12-4 section assessment) [6~]

- Notes on mutations [20]

- Mutations activity [25]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-5 on gene regulation and answer section assessment, #1-4


TOMORROW: Gene Regulation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly define the term DNA mutation and describe the types of mutations that can occur

- Warm up: What is a genetic mutation (what happens to the DNA)? What else can be affected and why are these other things affected? What are some of the kinds of mutations that can occur and which type(s) do you think would have the most severe consequences? Explain your answer. [6]

- Check/stamp homework (12-4 section assessment) [6~]

- Notes on mutations [20]

- Mutations activity [25]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-5 on gene regulation and answer ALL section assessment


TOMORROW: Gene Regulation



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Share musical instruments

- Turn in Musical Instrument Projects



HOMEWORK:



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Monday, January 30, 2012

Daily Summary 01-30

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein) AND transcribe and translate a short sequence of DNA with NO MISTAKES

- Warm up: Transcribe and translate the following DNA message: GCC/TAC/TTG/CCC/GTT/AAG/TTC/ATT [6]

- Turn in DNA Extraction Lab for late credit [6~]

- Check and fix homework [10]

- Video clips on transcription and translation [8]

- Answer review questions on transcription and translation [10]

- Quiz on RNA and protein synthesis [15]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-4 on mutations and answer ALL section assessment


TOMORROW: Mutations



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein) AND transcribe and translate a short sequence of DNA with NO MISTAKES

- Warm up: Transcribe and translate the following DNA message: AAA/TAC/AGT/TTC/CCC/GCG/AGG/ATT [6]

- Check/stamp review questions on transcription and translation [6~]

- Quiz (2nd pass) on RNA and protein synthesis (unless you scored 90%+ on Friday) [10]

- Research for Bring It!


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-4 on mutations and answer ALL section assessment


TOMORROW: Mutations



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on musical instrument project


HOMEWORK:

- Finish instruments and presentations for musical instrument project



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Friday, January 27, 2012

Daily Summary 01-27

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein) AND transcribe and translate a short sequence of DNA with NO MISTAKES

- Warm up: Transcribe and translate the following DNA message: AAA/TAC/AGT/TTC/CCC/GCG/AGG/ATT [6]

- Turn in DNA Extraction Lab for late credit [6~]

- Check and fix homework [10]

- Video clips on transcription and translation [8]

- Practice quiz on RNA and protein synthesis [15]

- Start review questions on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Finish transcription and translation practice problems


MONDAY: Quiz on RNA, transcription, and translation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein) AND transcribe and translate a short sequence of DNA with NO MISTAKES

- Warm up: Transcribe and translate the following DNA message: AAA/TAC/AGT/TTC/CCC/GCG/AGG/ATT [6]

- Check and fix homework [10]

- Video clips on transcription and translation [8]

- Practice quiz on RNA and protein synthesis [15]

- Start review questions on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Finish review questions on transcription and translation


MONDAY: Quiz on RNA, transcription, and translation (ONLY IF YOU DID NOT MEET/EXCEED THE 90% REQUIREMENT)



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on musical instrument project



HOMEWORK:

- Work on musical instrument project



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Thursday, January 26, 2012

NOTES: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology (RNA and Protein Synthesis)

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BIOLOGY/HONORS BIOLOGY
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Biology and Honors biology people:

Here are the notes on Central Dogma of Molecular Biology (RNA and Protein Synthesis)

On the next to last slide there is a table that shows ALL of the three letter abbreviations for the amino acid names. Use these 3-letter abbreviations in your homework and on tests.



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Daily Summary 01-26

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Name the two MAJOR stages of protein production in eukaryotic cells. In a couple of sentences, tell what happens during the first stage AND then the second stage. [6]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab (DUE TODAY) [10]

- Video clip introduction to protein synthesis (Central Dogma) [6]

- Notes on RNA and Protein Synthesis (Central Dogma) [20]

- Start practice problems on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Finish practice problems on transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Review and practice quiz on transcription/translation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (beginning of transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Name the two MAJOR stages of protein production in eukaryotic cells. In a 3 or 4 sentences, tell what happens during the first stage AND then the second stage. [6]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab (DUE TODAY) [10]

- Video clip introduction to protein synthesis (Central Dogma) [6]

- Notes on RNA and Protein Synthesis (Central Dogma) [20]

- Start practice problems on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Finish practice problems on transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Review and practice quiz on transcription/translation



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on musical instrument project


HOMEWORK:

- Work on musical instrument project



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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Daily Summary 01-25

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Answer questions #2 and #3 on the DNA extraction lab handout [10]

- Check HW [10~]

- Check DNA bead activity [10~]

- Correct MC portion of DNA quiz [10]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab (DUE TOMORROW) [10]

- Start notes on transcription and translation (if there’s time) [10]


HOMEWORK: NONE


TOMORROW: Notes on Transcription and Translations, independent practice



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Answer questions #2 and #3 on the DNA extraction lab handout [10]

- Check HW [10~]

- Check DNA bead activity [10~]

- Correct MC portion of DNA quiz [10]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab and turn in [10]

- Start notes on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Sign up for a Bring It! Presentation time slot (put your partner’s name, too, if you have one)


TOMORROW: Notes on Transcription and Translations, independent practice


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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on Musical Instrument Project


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Musical Instrument Project



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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Daily Summary 01-24

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Extract DNA from strawberries

- Warm up: Answer question #1 on the lab handout [8]

- Explain HW assignment again [10]

- DNA Extraction Lab [30]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Finish DNA Extraction Lab, Notes on Transcription and Translation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Extract DNA from strawberries

- Warm up: Answer question #1 on the lab handout [8]

- Explain HW assignment again [10]

- DNA Extraction Lab [30]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Finish DNA Extraction Lab, Notes on Transcription and Translation



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Finish going over waves workbook pages

- work on musical instrument project


HOMEWORK:

- work on musical instrument project



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Monday, January 23, 2012

Daily Summary 01-23

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Earn 75% or higher on the DNA Structure, Function, and Replication Quiz

- Warm up: Draw the major steps of DNA replication (HINT: look at your bead activity handout) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Go over HW, add to HW packet, turn in packet [10]

- Notes/review on DNA replication [15]

- QUIZ: DNA Structure, Function, and Replication [15]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: DNA Extraction Lab



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objective: Earn 80% or higher on the DNA Structure, Function, and Replication Quiz

- Warm up: Draw the major steps of DNA replication [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Go over HW, add to HW packet, turn in packet [10]

- Notes/review on DNA replication [15]

- QUIZ: DNA Structure, Function, and Replication [15]

- Bring It! Signups: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BA9A722A75-bring/2765965


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: DNA Extraction Lab



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Check workbook pages and correct

- Work on project



HOMEWORK:

- Work on musical instrument project



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Friday, January 20, 2012

Daily Summary 01-20

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Review Handout on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication WITH Introduction to RNA and Protein Synthesis (COMPLETE BY MONDAY)

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)

- Study for quiz on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Review Handout on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication WITH Introduction to RNA and Protein Synthesis (COMPLETE BY MONDAY)

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)

- Study for quiz on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Complete workbook pages handout on waves (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Complete workbook pages handout on waves (DUE MONDAY)



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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Daily Summary 01-19

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly create a three-dimensional model of a double-stranded molecule of DNA using pop beads AND then simulate the replication of a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: Describe the major steps of DNA replication (see pp. 298-299 for details) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Video clip on DNA wrapping and replication [5]

- Notes on DNA replication [15]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts II and III [20]


HOMEWORK: Review your notes and DNA Bead Activity to prepare for quiz on structure and replication of DNA


TOMORROW: DNA QUIZ (structure and
replication)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly create a three-dimensional model of a double-stranded molecule of DNA using pop beads AND then simulate the replication of a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: Describe the major steps of DNA replication (see pp. 298-299 for details) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Video clip on DNA wrapping and replication [5]

- Notes on DNA replication [15]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts II and III [20]


HOMEWORK: Review your notes and DNA Bead Activity to prepare for quiz on structure and replication of DNA


TOMORROW: DNA QUIZ (structure and replication)



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Musical Instrument Project research



HOMEWORK:

- Continue to work on musical instrument project



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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Daily Summary 01-18

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule (verbally) and create a three-dimensional model showing the three parts of a nucleotide AND the assembly of these nucleotides into a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: What are the three molecules that make up a nucleotide (write the names)? Now sketch a nucleotide using the following three shapes: a circle, a pentagon, and hexagon (think carefully about which shapes should be used to represent each of the three parts of your nucleotide) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Turn in “Yeast” and “Exercise” Labs for late credit [8~]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts I and II [20]


HOMEWORK: Answer questions for figures 12-9, 12-10, AND the CHECKPOINT


TOMORROW: Replication and DNA Bead Activity, Part III



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule (verbally) and create a three-dimensional model showing the three parts of a nucleotide AND the assembly of these nucleotides into a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: What are the three molecules that make up a nucleotide (write the names)? Now sketch a nucleotide using the following three shapes: a circle, a pentagon, and hexagon (think carefully about which shapes should be used to represent each of the three parts of your nucleotide) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts I and II [20]

- Assign “Bring It!” (Sign-ups tomorrow) [5]


HOMEWORK: CHECKPOINT p.297, figures 12-9 &12-10 questions, (due 1/19) plus “Analyzing Data” on p. 296 (due 1/20)


TOMORROW: Replication & DNA Bead Activity, Part III



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Musical Instrument Project research



HOMEWORK:

- continue project research



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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Daily Summary 01-17

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide

- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]

- HW Check

- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab for late credit [5~]

- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [30]

- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]

- Start homework [10]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions


TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide

- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]

- HW Check

- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [20]

- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]

- Assign “Bring It!” (sign-ups tomorrow)

- Start homework [10]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions


TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Discussion of sound waves, instruments, and Musical Instrument Project



HOMEWORK:

- Start planning your musical instrument



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Friday, January 13, 2012

Daily Summary 01-13

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA

- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]

- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab for late credit and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]

- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[8]

- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-4 on p. 294


TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA

- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]

- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on

- Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]

- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[10]

- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-5 on p. 294


TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Discussion on types and examples of waves

- Describe musical instrument project


HOMEWORK:

- Look for materials around your house that make interesting sounds and think of some ways you could make them into a musical instrument



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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Daily Summary 01-12

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Demonstrate your basic understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 20 or higher out of 27 (75%) on today’s quiz

- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [8]

- Turn in fermentation lab for late credit [8~]

- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]

- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]

- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]

- Cellular respiration quiz [15]

- Start homework [5]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin


TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 23 or higher on the T/F and MC of today’s quiz

- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [5]

- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]

- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]

- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]

- Cellular respiration quiz [15]

- Start homework [5]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin


TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Introduction to waves

- Wave demonstration and discussion

- Reading on waves


HOMEWORK: Check Your Understanding p. 199



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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Daily Summary 01-11

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules

- Homework check [5]

- Warm up: (at your desk) take out fermentation lab, do a final check on your graph and answers to ALL questions [8]

- Turn in fermentation lab [2]

- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]

- “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [10]


HOMEWORK: Review your homework handouts to prepare for quiz tomorrow


TOMORROW: QUIZ on cellular respiration



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules

- Warm up: Review this entire agenda and take note of your homework

- Take out fermentation lab, go to lab bench with your group, review data with your group members, work on answers to ALL questions, and create a graph to show your results [15]

- Turn in your (informal) lab report as soon as you are finished--the lab must be turned in by FRIDAY
Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]
“Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [15]


HOMEWORK: Finish lab, review for quiz


TOMORROW: QUIZ on respiration



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Check homework, pp. 195 and 197 CYU

- Discussion on compound machines


HOMEWORK:

NONE



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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Daily Summary 01-10

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BIOLOGY
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- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecule

- Homework check [5]

- Warm up: (at your desk) take out fermentation lab, review lab data and then complete questions #8 and #9 [8]

- Go over lab, meet with group to finish (due tomorrow) [20]

- Answer 9-2 questions on handout from last Thursday (paper has crossword puzzle on back) then go over [20]


HOMEWORK: Complete crossword puzzle review


TOMORROW: Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, and effects of exercise on cellular respiration rates



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to describe the process of alcoholic fermentation and explain how factors like food source and temperature affect rates of fermentation

- Warm up: Meet with your group, review and finalize your procedure

- Gather necessary materials and conduct fermentation experiment per your group’s written procedure


HOMEWORK: Work on lab questions (lab due Friday)


TOMORROW: Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, and effects of exercise on cellular respiration


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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Check homework

- Read about and discuss compound machines


HOMEWORK:

- Check Your Understanding questions pp. 195 and 197



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Monday, January 9, 2012

Daily Summary 01-09

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to describe the process of alcoholic fermentation

- Warm up: Re-read and summarize the fermentation lab procedure in your notebook

- Review lab instructions and demo procedure

- Conduct experiment

- Start homework


HOMEWORK: Complete 9-2 Guided Reading Handout


TOMORROW: Krebs cycle and electron transport chain in cellular respiration



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to describe the process of alcoholic fermentation

- Warm up: Meet with your group, review and finalize your procedure, then summarize your group’s lab procedure in your notebook

- Gather necessary materials and prepare to conduct fermentation experiment per your group’s written procedure


HOMEWORK: Complete 9-2 Guided Reading Handout


TOMORROW: Krebs cycle and electron transport chain in cellular respiration



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Check homework

- Reading on Force, Power, and Machines

- The search for machines


HOMEWORK:

- The search for machines: Find at least 10 machines outside of the classroom and make a list of them in your notebook



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Friday, January 6, 2012

Daily Summary 01-06

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to describe the process of alcoholic fermentation

- Warm up: Read the “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” pre-lab and answer the questions (on front side of handout)

- Check HW [8]

- Pre-lab discussion and demo


HOMEWORK: NONE


MONDAY: Yeast Fermentation Lab



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to describe the process of alcoholic fermentation

- Warm up: Read the “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” pre-lab and answer the questions (on front side of handout)

- Check HW [8]

- Pre-lab discussion

- Meet with group, develop and write out procedure


HOMEWORK: Finish writing procedure with your group (if not finished)


MONDAY: Yeast Fermentation Lab



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Share Goals

- Reading on Newton's Laws



HOMEWORK:

- Answer Science Skill questions on p. 192

- Answer Check Your Understanding questions on p.193



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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Daily Summary 01-05

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Know how cellular respiration is similar to and different from photosynthesis

- Warm up: What is cellular respiration? Where does it happen? What does it provide for eukaryotic organisms? What reactants are needed for all of the steps of cellular respiration to occur?

- Check HW [8]

- Go over ATP Synthase/Photosynthesis Review Video Questions [10]

- Video clip introduction to cellular respiration [5]

- Cellular respiration questions, question set 9-1 (crossword puzzle on back) [15]

- Venn Diagram comparing photosynthesis to cellular respiration [10]


HOMEWORK: Finish Venn Diagram


TOMORROW: Yeast Fermentation Lab



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Know how cellular respiration is similar to and different from photosynthesis

- Warm up: What is cellular respiration? Where does it happen? What does it provide for eukaryotic organisms? What reactants are needed for all of the steps of cellular respiration to occur?

- Check HW [8]

- Go over ATP Synthase/Photosynthesis Review Video Questions [10]

- Video clip introduction to cellular respiration [5]

- Answer question sets 9-1 AND 9-2 THEN complete crossword puzzle on back [15]

- Venn Diagram comparing photosynthesis to cellular respiration [10]

- Explain “Bring It!” Presentation Series


HOMEWORK: Finish Venn Diagram and crossword puzzle


TOMORROW: Yeast Fermentation Lab



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Finish "What's your passion?" interviews

- Goal setting activity



HOMEWORK:

- Finish goal setting activity

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Daily Summary 01-04

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to accurately recall the major steps of photosynthesis AND describe the function of ATP synthase

- Warm up: Describe the process that happens inside chloroplasts and leads to the production of ATP and NADPH

- Introduction to cellular respiration and review of photosynthesis (videos and questions)

- 9-1 Guided Reading


HOMEWORK: Finish 9-1 guided reading


TOMORROW: Glycolysis and fermentation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be able to accurately recall the major steps of photosynthesis AND describe the function of ATP synthase

- Warm up: Describe the process that happens inside chloroplasts and leads to the production of ATP and NADPH

- Introduction to cellular respiration and review of photosynthesis (videos and questions)

- 9-1 Guided Reading


HOMEWORK: Finish 9-1 guided reading


TOMORROW: Glycolysis and fermentation



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Reading on Forces and Motion


HOMEWORK: Answer all Check Your Understanding Questions on p. 191



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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Daily Summary 01-03

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- New seats

- Syllabus Update (get signed for HW)

- Syllabus update quiz

- What's Your Passion

- Goal Setting


HOMEWORK:

- Read over Syllabus Spring 2012 Update with parent/guardian and sign

- Finish Goal Setting activity


TOMORROW: Review photosynthesis, introduction to cellular respiration



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- New seats

- Syllabus Update (get signed for HW)

- Syllabus update quiz

- What's Your Passion

- Goal Setting


HOMEWORK:

- Read over Syllabus Spring 2012 Update with parent/guardian and sign

- Finish Goal Setting activity


TOMORROW: Review photosynthesis, introduction to cellular respiration



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Go over final exam

- What's your passion?


HOMEWORK:



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