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Monday, March 3, 2014

Daily Summary 03-03

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain how eukaryotic cells are able to reproduce (make new cells from existing cells)

– Warm-up: Karyokinesis (the separation of the full sets of chromosomes to opposite ends of the cell, aka, mitosis) and cytokinesis (the sharing of cytoplasm between two daughter cells) are two very important parts of cell division in eukaryotic cells. Why? [5]

– Review cell cycle, mitosis [5]

– Cell growth and division: read section 10-2, answer all section assessment questions [20]

– Turn in “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” lab (LATE) [~20]

– Cell Size and Diffusion Rates Experiment (if not yet done) [10]

– Mitosis Mini-book [10]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Mitosis mini-book (DUE NEXT MEETING)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the operation of the basic control systems for regulating cell growth 

– Warm-up: How do you suppose cells know when to stop growing? [5]

– Regulation of the Cell Cycle (Anthoniel & Sofia) [25 - 30]

– Put finishing touches on Mitosis Mini-book and turn in [20]

– Submit U of A Onion Root Tips Activity (online) [~20]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments (10-2)


HOMEWORK:

– Any homework given by your student teachers



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the major molecular components of blood and explain what causes the symptoms seen in those with sickle cell anemia

– WARM-UP: What do diabetes (certain forms, at least) and sickle cell disease have in common?


– Sickle Cell Diaries [10]


HOMEWORK:
– None



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Biology and Honors Biology: Major Cell Processes: Unit Review Questions

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BIOLOGY and HONORS BIOLOGY
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Major Cell Processes Unit Review Questions


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Evolutionary Origins of Diabetes

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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