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!

Friday, November 30, 2012

Daily Summary 11-30

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and process of eukaryotic DNA replication

- Warm up: DNA is replicated by a complex (connected group) of enzymes. Helicase enzyme unwinds and unzips the double helix. What does DNA polymerase enzyme do?

- DNA bead modeling in TSOTS teams [25]

- QUIZ: DNA Structure and Replication [20]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-3 in text


MONDAY: Intro to Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, Review DNA replication



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and process of eukaryotic DNA replication

- Warm up: DNA is replicated by a complex (connected group) of enzymes. Helicase enzyme unwinds and unzips the double helix. What does DNA polymerase enzyme do?

- QUIZ: DNA Structure and Replication [20]

- Work on Replication Attention Games in TSOTS teams [25]


HOMEWORK: Read section 12-3 in text


MONDAY: Intro to Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, Review DNA replication



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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Daily Summary 11-29

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and process of eukaryotic DNA replication

- Warm up: When does the DNA in a cell need to be fully replicated? How much of each of the new double strands (when replication is finished) is from the original double stranded molecule?

- DNA bead modeling activity in TSOTS teams

- HW check at lab stations

- Turn in DNA paper models


HOMEWORK: Review your homework answers to prepare for DNA Quiz


TOMORROW: DNA Structure / Replication Quiz



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and process of eukaryotic DNA replication

- Warm up: When does the DNA in a cell need to be fully replicated? How much of each of the new double strands (when replication is finished) is from the original double stranded molecule?

- Finish DNA bead modeling activity

- HW check at lab stations

- Create an attention game for DNA replication


HOMEWORK: Review your homework answers to prepare for DNA Quiz


TOMORROW: DNA Structure / Replication Quiz



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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

DNA Paper Model Instructions

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Download the DNA Paper Model Instructions.


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Daily Summary 11-27

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and its basic functions in cells

- Warm up: Create a complementary DNA strand for the one shown on the left.

- Finish notes on structure of DNA molecule

- DNA double helix paper models


HOMEWORK: Finish 12-1 Guided Reading if you have not


TOMORROW: DNA Replication (Copying)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and its basic functions in cells

- Warm up: Create a complementary DNA strand for the one shown on the left.

- Finish notes on structure of DNA molecule

- DNA double helix paper models


HOMEWORK: Finish 12-1 Guided Reading if you have not


TOMORROW: DNA Replication (Copying)



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Monday, November 26, 2012

Daily Summary 11-26

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and its basic functions in cells

- Warm up: Why is it so important for mitosis to be carried out without errors?

- Notes on structure of DNA molecule

- Start homework


HOMEWORK: Read 12-1 and complete Guided Reading handout


TOMORROW: DNA Paper Models



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the structure of DNA and its basic functions in cells

- Warm up: Why is it so important for mitosis to be carried out without errors?

- Notes on structure of DNA molecule

- Start homework


HOMEWORK: Read 12-1 and complete Guided Reading handout


TOMORROW: DNA Paper Models



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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Daily Summary 11-21

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 3-5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Listen to Food Gratitude directions

- Check out laptops

- Finish Food, Inc. Essay

- Work on Food Gratitude Letter if there is time


HOMEWORK: Finish Food, Inc. issue essay and post to TSOTS blog by 12 a.m.


MONDAY: DNA and CENTRAL DOGMA



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Listen to Food Gratitude directions

- Check out laptops

- Finish Food, Inc. Essay

- Work on Food Gratitude Letter if there is time


HOMEWORK: Finish Food, Inc. issue essay and post to TSOTS blog by 12 a.m.


MONDAY: DNA and CENTRAL DOGMA



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Show Your Food Some Gratitude

Show your food some gratitude.

Reflect on some of your food favorites from Thanksgivings past. What are some of the homestyle (as opposed to processed/packaged) foods you typically enjoy around this time of year (fall/winter holidays)? Make a short list (5-10 items) on some scratch paper and then choose 1 or 2 individual food items (e.g. turkey, ham, carne asada, sweet potatoes, green beans, squash, corn, potatoes [any style]).


Now that we have an increased capacity to appreciate how the molecules/nutrients in our food can benefit our cells and, therefore, our entire bodies, we can make specific connections between certain nutrients and their use in living cells. Using The USDA's Food Composition web pages and tools to find specific nutrition information on your selected cherished food, write a personal thank you letter to that selected favorite wholesome food in which you describe/call out at least 3 direct ways your cells gain from or use that nutrient and why that makes you feel thankful. Be sure to start your letter like you would any personal letter: address the food item with a greeting (e.g., "Dear Broccoli"), add a closing, and sign it.

When your letter is finished, be sure to post it to your The Story of the Seed blog to receive any bonus credit.


USDA National Agriculture Library

General Nutrient Information: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/food-composition

Look up specific nutrients in a food: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/



SAMPLE

Dear Green Beans,

We haven't always been close, but things have been better in the last decade or so. I try to make time for you at least once a month, but sometimes I do forget, even when you're sitting out there in plain site in the supermarket. I just want you to know that I appreciate all you have given me. In particular the marvelous vitamins A & K, not to mention the fair amount of potassium and nice little bit of protein. If it weren't for that vitamin A, I don't know what my skin, eyes, and immune system would do. How would light get converted into a nerve signal that can be interpreted into an image in my retinas without that? And of course
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Anyhow, I just wanted to let you know that I do notice what you do for me (besides just being delicious all smothered in melted butter).


Thanks again,

Justin

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Daily Summary 11-20

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 3-5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Take out your focus questions with “Yes” / “No” graphic organizer and rough draft

- Use your filled-in organizer as ticket for laptop


HOMEWORK: Finish Food, Inc. issue essay and post to TSOTS blog


TOMORROW: Show your food some grattitude



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Take out your focus questions with “Yes” / “No” graphic organizer and rough draft

- Use your filled-in organizer as ticket for laptop


HOMEWORK: Finish Food, Inc. issue essay and post to TSOTS blog


TOMORROW: Show your food some gratitude



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Monday, November 19, 2012

Daily Summary 11-19

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 3 to 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Take out your focus questions with “Yes” / “No” graphic organizer and rough draft

- Finish watching Food, Inc.

- Turn in HW packet #3 (period 5 only)


HOMEWORK: Work on Food, Inc. issue essay


TOMORROW: Finish Food, Inc. essays, post



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Take out your focus questions with “Yes” / “No” graphic organizer and rough draft

- Finish watching Food, Inc.


HOMEWORK: Work on Food, Inc. issue essay


TOMORROW: Finish Food, Inc. essays, post



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Friday, November 16, 2012

Daily Summary 11-16

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 3 to 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Preview focus questions for film [2]

- Turn in HW packet #3


HOMEWORK: Complete graphic organizer on Food, Inc. issue and work on draft of essay


MONDAY: Finish essays, post to website



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of issues raised in the film Food, Inc. by composing a 5 paragraph essay around one question

- Warm up: Preview focus questions for film [2]

- Turn in HW packet #3


HOMEWORK: Complete graphic organizer on Food, Inc. issue and work on draft of essay


MONDAY: Finish essays, post to website



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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Daily Summary 11-15

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: (1) SWBAT read/analyze food label & (2) explain need for and stages of mitosis

- Warm up: What is an “essential nutrient”? [1]

- Cellular reproduction wrap-up [5]

- Reading a food label [30]

- Check/stamp section assessment 10-1 [~20]

- Start Food, Inc.

- NOTE: HW packet #3 DUE TOMORROW


HOMEWORK: Organize HW packet #3


TOMORROW: Continue watching Food, Inc.



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: (1) SWBAT read/analyze food label & (2) explain need for and stages of mitosis

- Warm up: What is an “essential nutrient”? [1]

- Cellular reproduction wrap-up [5]

- Reading a food label [20]

- Check/stamp alt. assess., section assess. 10-2, and section assess 10-3 [~20]

- Start Food, Inc.

- NOTE: HW packet #3 DUE TOMORROW


HOMEWORK: Organize HW packet #3


TOMORROW: Continue watching Food, Inc.



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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Daily Summary 11-14

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT read/analyze food label & explain need for mitosis and list steps of mitosis

- Warm up: What is mitosis? What are the main recognizable stages of mitosis? List them. [3]

- Cellular reproduction continued [10]

- Biomolecules in your diet [10]

- Reading a food label [30]

- Check/stamp section assessment 10-1 [~20]

- NOTE: HW packet #3 DUE THIS FRIDAY


HOMEWORK: Read section 10-2, answer section assessment #1-5


TOMORROW: Cell growth and division continued, start watching Food, Inc.



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT read/analyze food label & explain need for mitosis and list steps of mitosis

- Warm up: What is mitosis? What are the main recognizable stages of mitosis? List them. [3]

- Cellular reproduction continued [15]

- Biomolecules in your diet [10]

- Reading a food label [25]

- Check/stamp section assess. & alt. assess. [~20]

- NOTE: HW packet #3 DUE THIS FRIDAY


HOMEWORK: Read section 10-3, answer ALL section assessment


TOMORROW: Cell growth and division continued, start watching Food, Inc.



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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Daily Summary 11-13

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT list explain need for mitosis and list steps of mitosis

- Warm up: What are the main characteristics of ALL living things? List them. [3]

- Introduction to cellular reproduction [20]

- Reading and section assessment, 10-1 [20]

- Check/stamp/score Energy Crossword and Respiration Lab [~20]

- Biomolecules in your diet [10]


HOMEWORK: Bring two nutrition labels from home (see sample)


TOMORROW: Reading nutrition labels, Cell growth and division continued



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT list explain need for mitosis and list steps of mitosis

- Warm up: What are the main characteristics of ALL living things? List them. [3]

- Introduction to cellular reproduction [20]

- Reading and section assessment, 10-2 [20]

- Check/stamp/score Energy Crossword and Respiration Lab [~20]

- Biomolecules in your diet [10]


HOMEWORK: Bring two nutrition labels from home (see sample)


TOMORROW: Reading nutrition labels, Cell growth and division continued



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Friday, November 9, 2012

Daily Summary 11-09

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of cellular respiration by earning an 80% or higher on today’s quiz

- Warm up: In terms of cellular respiration, explain why we need to breathe (hint: what gasses do we put out/take in?). [5]

- Go over cellular respiration review questions [10]

- QUIZ on cellular respiration [15]

- Read 10-1, answer ALL section questions [15]

- Check/stamp/score Energy Crossword and Respiration Lab [~15]


HOMEWORK: Finish 10-1 sections assessment questions


TUESDAY: Cell growth and division



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of cellular respiration by earning an 90% or higher on today’s quiz

- Warm up: In terms of cellular respiration, explain why we need to breathe (hint: what gasses do we put out/take in?). [5]

- Go over cellular respiration review questions [10]

- QUIZ on cellular respiration [15]

- Read 10-1, answer ALL section questions [15]

- Check/stamp/score Crossword and Lab [~15]


HOMEWORK: Finish Alternative Assesment on p. 232 & 10-1 questions


TUESDAY: Cell growth and division



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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Daily Summary 11-08

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain in accurate detail the stages involved in cellular respiration

- Warm up: Make a table like the one on the left screen and complete it. [5]

- Virtual gallery walk of Cell Analogy Projects [50]

- Check/stamp/score Respiration Questions and Respiration Lab [~50]

- Work on HW, review for quiz [~50]


HOMEWORK: Finish energy in a cell crossword puzzle, review for cellular respiration quiz


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration QUIZ



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain in accurate detail the stages involved in cellular respiration

- Warm up: Make a table like the one on the left screen and complete it. [5]

- Virtual gallery walk of Cell Analogy Projects [50]

- Check/stamp/score Respiration Questions and Respiration Lab [~50]

- Work on HW, review for quiz [~50]

- Water Garden [~50]


HOMEWORK: Finish energy in a cell crossword puzzle, Alternative Assessment p. 232


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration QUIZ



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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Cell Analogies Projects, Biology 1-2, 2012

Cell Analogies Projects, Biology 1-2, 2012


Download the Peer Response Form
 

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Daily Summary 11-07

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain in accurate detail the stages involved in cellular respiration

- Warm up: What do eukaryotic cells get from doing oxidative cellular respiration? Is this the only way to get this product? [2]

- Glycolysis, Krebs cycle & mitochondrial ETC [15]

- Finish Respiration Lab from yesterday [~25]

-Check/stamp guided reading (9-1 & 9-2) [~25]

- Turn in Photosynthesis Phunnies to tray [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish cellular respiration review questions on the back of 9-1 & 9-2 guided reading


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration wrap up and review (QUIZ on Friday), CAP viewing/scoring



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain in accurate detail the stages involved in cellular respiration

- Warm up: What do eukaryotic cells get from doing oxidative cellular respiration? Is this the only way to get this product? [2]

- Glycolysis, Krebs cycle & mitochondrial ETC [25]

- Finish Respiration Lab from yesterday [~25]

- Check/stamp guided reading (9-1 & 9-2) [~25]

- Water garden [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish cellular respiration review questions on the back of 9-1 & 9-2 guided reading


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration wrap up and review (QUIZ on Friday), CAP viewing/scoring



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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Daily Summary 11-06

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain how/why exercise affects rates of cellular respiration

- Warm up: What is the overall equation for Glycolysis & Cellular respiration? [2]

- Lab: The Effects of Exercise on Respiration [25]

- Finish guided reading, 9-1 & 9-2 [25]

- Work on Photosynthesis Phunnies [~25]

- Check photosynthesis HW from last week [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish your comic, song, etc., for the Photosynthesis Phunnies assignment AND guided reading 9-1 & 9-2


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration continued, Krebs cycle and ETC



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT explain how/why exercise affects rates of cellular respiration

- Warm up: What is the overall equation for Glycolysis & Cellular respiration? [2]

- Lab: The Effects of Exercise on Respiration [25]

- Finish guided reading, 9-1 & 9-2 [25]

- Turn in Photosynthesis Phunnies [~25]

- Water garden [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish guided reading 9-1 & 9-2


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration continued, Krebs cycle and ETC



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Monday, November 5, 2012

Photosynthesis Phunnies Assignment Directions

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Photosynthesis Phunnies Assignment


  • Create a cartoon, comic strip, song, poem, or set of 10 jokes (yes, they actually have to be funny) where the theme is photosynthesis (see examples)
  • This mini-project is worth 20 points and is due Wednesday, November 7th





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Daily Summary 11-05

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT find information on cellular respiration and complete guided reading

- Warm up: Which carbohydrate is a product of photosynthesis? [1]

- Introduction to cellular respiration [15]

- Guided reading, 9-1 & 9-2 [25]

- Work on Photosynthesis Phunnies [~25]

- Check photosynthesis HW from last week [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish your comic, song, etc., for the Photosynthesis Phunnies assignment AND guided reading 9-1 & 9-2


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration continued (glycolysis)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT find information on cellular respiration and complete guided reading

- Warm up: Which carbohydrate is a product of photosynthesis? [1]

- Introduction to cellular respiration [15]

- Guided reading, 9-1 & 9-2 [25]

- Work on Photosynthesis Phunnies [~25]

- Check photosynthesis HW from last week [~25]


HOMEWORK: Finish your comic, song, etc., for the Photosynthesis Phunnies assignment AND guided reading 9-1 & 9-2


TOMORROW: Cellular respiration continued (glycolysis)



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Friday, November 2, 2012

Daily Summary 11-02

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of photosynthesis by earning an 80% or higher on quiz

- Warm up: When and where are carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis? [3]

- Go over chapter 8 guided reading, CHECKPOINT from p. 213, and 8-3 section assessment [10]

- Photosynthesis quiz [15]

- Photosynthesis Phunnies [25]


HOMEWORK: Finish your comic, song, etc., for the Photosynthesis Phunnies assignment


MONDAY: Cellular respiration



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of photosynthesis by earning an 90% or higher on quiz

- Warm up: When and where are carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis? [3]

- Go over chapter 8 guided reading, CHECKPOINT from p. 213, and 8-3 section assessment [10]

- Photosynthesis quiz [15]

- Photosynthesis Phunnies [25]


HOMEWORK: Finish your comic, song, etc., for the Photosynthesis Phunnies assignment


MONDAY: Cellular respiration



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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Daily Summary 11/01

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT summarize the process of photosynthesis, including reactants and products

- Warm up: What are the 2 products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis that are used later to make sugar in the stroma [3]

- Photosynthesis: light-independent reactions [12]

- Complete 8-3 guided reading, then answer CHECKPOINT on p. 213 and ALL section assessment on p. 214 [25]

- Finish plant cell observations lab and turn in [10]


HOMEWORK: Complete 8-3 guided reading, then answer the CHECKPOINT on p. 213 and ALL section assessment on p. 214


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis QUIZ




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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT summarize the process of photosynthesis, including reactants and products

- Warm up: What are the 2 products of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis that are used later to make sugar in the stroma [3]

- Photosynthesis: light-independent reactions [12]

- Complete 8-3 guided reading, then answer CHECKPOINT on p. 213 and ALL section assessment on p. 214 [25]

- Finish plant cell observations lab and turn in [10]


HOMEWORK: Complete 8-3 guided reading, then answer CHECKPOINT and Analyzing Data on p. 213 and ALL section assessment on p. 214


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis QUIZ



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