Introduction

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Daily Summary 11-30

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Know the role of ATP in cells

- Warm up:
>>> Look at the molecules ADP and ATP (you drew them for HW).
>>> What are the three types of molecules that make up ADP/ATP? What monomer do they look like that we studied at the beginning of the cells unit?
>>>How do cells make use of ATP? Which biomolecule is usually the source for the energy needed to make ATP from ADP?
>>>Why do cells not store very much ATP despite the fact that they need and use it constantly?

- Exam look back

- HW check

- Go over answers to HW

- Review chemical energy and ATP


HOMEWORK: Finish guided reading handout on 8-1 and 8-2


TOMORROW: Overview of photosynthesis



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Know the role of ATP in cells

- Warm up:
>>> Look at the molecules ADP and ATP (you drew them for HW).
>>> What are the three types of molecules that make up ADP/ATP? What monomer do they look like that we studied at the beginning of the cells unit?
>>>How do cells make use of ATP? Which biomolecule is usually the source for the energy needed to make ATP from ADP?
>>>Why do cells not store very much ATP despite the fact that they need and use it constantly?

- Exam look back

- HW check

- Go over answers to HW

- Review chemical energy and ATP


HOMEWORK: Finish guided reading handout on 8-1 and 8-2


TOMORROW: Overview of photosynthesis



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Continue work on WORD WALL Concept Map



HOMEWORK:

NONE



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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Daily Summary 11-29

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Turn in HW Packet #4

- Unit Exam on Introduction to Cells

- Start HW


HOMEWORK:

- Read sections 8-1 and 8-2

- Answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions

- Draw figure 8-3 from p.203, include ALL details and

- Answer the "Predicting" question under figure 8-3


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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Turn in HW Packet #4

- Unit Exam on Introduction to Cells

- Start HW


HOMEWORK:

- Read sections 8-1 and 8-2

- Answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions

- Draw figure 8-3 from p.203, include ALL details and

- Answer the "Predicting" question under figure 8-3

- Write three detailed paragraphs describing chlorophyll and TWO other pigment molecules found in plant cells. Be sure to talk about the structures and functions of all of these pigment molecules



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on WORD WALL Concept Map together


HOMEWORK:

NONE



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Monday, November 28, 2011

HOMEWORK PACKET CHECKLISTS

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BIOLOGY
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HW Packet #4:

- Guided Reading on Cells and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes

- Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL “CHECKPOINT” questions

- Re-read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL section assessment questions

- Complete “Concept Map” and “Labeling Diagrams” on back of organelle notes

- Labeled, colored animal cell and plant cell drawings (side by side on 1 sheet of paper), use p. 174 as your guide

- Read section 7-3, answer all section assessment questions

- Answer section 7-3 checkpoint questions

- Make a labeled, colored, and detailed drawing of the cell membrane using p. 184 as a guide

- Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-26 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY

- Modeling the lipid bi-layer (candy model) handout



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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HW Packet #4:

- Finish Guided Reading Worksheet on cells, “Comparing Different Cells” table, Cells Word Search, and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes

- Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL CHECKPOINT, Interpreting Graphics, and Applying Concepts questions

- Re-read section 7-2, answer ALL section assessment questions

- Complete “Concept Map” and “Labeling Diagrams” on back of organelle notes

- Labeled, colored animal cell and plant cell drawings (side by side on 1 sheet of paper), use p. 174 as your guide

- Read section 7-3, answer all section assessment questions

- Read section 7-3 on cell structures and answer ALL CHECKPOINT, Interpreting Graphics, and Applying Concepts questions

- Make a labeled, colored, and detailed drawing of the cell membrane using p. 184 as a guide

- Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-35 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY

- Modeling the lipid bi-layer (candy model) handout



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Daily Summary 11-28

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be prepared to answer questions on ALL standards covered on Cells Unit test

- Warm-up: Take the short cell membrane quiz

- Check chapter 7 Assessment questions

- Jeopardy Review on Cells


HOMEWORK:

- Review for cells unit exam

- Assemble HW Packet #4


TOMORROW: Cells Unit Exam, start Major Cell Processes unit (cellular respiration)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Be prepared to answer questions on ALL standards covered on Cells Unit test

- Warm-up: Take the short cell membrane quiz

- Check chapter 7 Assessment questions

- Jeopardy Review on Cells


HOMEWORK:

- Review for cells unit exam

- Assemble HW Packet #4


TOMORROW: Cells Unit Exam, start Major Cell Processes unit (cellular respiration)

NOTE: THE FIRST HALF OF THE EXAM WILL FOCUS ON ENZYMES--KNOW THIS TOPIC WELL!!



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Word Wall Concept Map Assembly



HOMEWORK:

NONE



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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Daily Summary 11-23

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Work on Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-26 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY


HOMEWORK:

Finish Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-26 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Work on Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-35 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY


HOMEWORK:

Finish Chapter 7 Assessment questions, pp. 197-198, #s 1-35 (write questions and answers): DUE MONDAY



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Read pp. 178-185

- Answer ALL sets of "Check Your Understanding" questions on these pages (178-185)


HOMEWORK:

- Finish answering ALL sets of "Check Your Understanding" questions on these pages (178-185)



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