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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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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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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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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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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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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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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