9th Biology-1st Assignments

NO Class - Senior Class day

NO Class - Senior Class day

NO Class - Class day

- Biology Spring Final Exam Review
- students will check and correct their study guides using a provided answer key.
- Exam Review game

- Biology Spring Final Exam Review
- students will check and correct their study guides using a provided answer key.
- Exam Review game

- Biology Spring Final Exam Review
- students will check and correct their study guides using a provided answer key.
- Exam Review game

- Class Academic Awards Day
- Completed biology Final Exam Spring Study Guide - due tomorrow

- Class Academic Awards Day
- Completed biology Final Exam Spring Study Guide - due tomorrow

- Class Academic Awards Day
- Completed biology Final Exam Spring Study Guide - due tomorrow

Continue completing Biology Spring Final Exam Study Guide

Continue completing Biology Spring Final Exam Study Guide

Complete Biology Spring 2024 Final Exam Study Guide
HOMEWORK - COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE - DUE THURSDAY FOR ALL WHO ARE TAKING THE EXAM

Complete Biology Final Spring 2024 Exam Study Guide 

Complete Biology Final Spring 2024 Exam Study Guide 

Objectives: All of Chapter 24 Viruses.

1) Who's here?
2) Amoeba sisters virus video and analysis questions - students will watch the Amoeba sisters video and will complete the questions.  
3) Wrap Up - went over the three big questions about viruses
4) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All Chapter 24 Viruses.

1) Who's here?
2) Complete Virus Coloring and Analysis questions sheet
3) Senior Walk Through
4) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE VIRUS COLORING SHEET AND QUESTIONS

Objectives:  I can describe a virus as living or nonliving. I can describe the structure of a virus. I can describe the cycles of a virus. I can identify human viruses, how they are spread, and how we slow the spread or get rid of them.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - the 3 virus questions - students will answer three questions about viruses and will add information to the questions throughout class.  First students will give their thoughts, then we will watch several videos and students will add factual information to their 3 viral question answers.
3) Virus Coloring - students will read information about virus cycles, structures, and whether they are nonliving or living. Students will then identify and color the parts of a virus.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapters 29 and 30.


1) Who's here?
2) I think today is a "Donuts Day."
3) Chapter 29 and 30 Plant Structures, Functions, and Reproduction Test - students will take their final test for the semester covering plants.
4) Wrap Up - discussed what students would like to know about viruses in their everyday lives.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapters 29 and 30 covering plant structures, functions, and reproduction.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - check for completed Chap 29 and 30 Study Guides
3) Chap 29 and 30 study guide - students will check AND correct their study guide covering chapters 29 and 30.  An answer key will be provided as a review tool and students will also use this time to ask questions and have discussion about the material.
4) Kahoot Review Game - students will complete a Kahoot Review Game covering chapters 29 and 30.  
5) Wrap Up - following the Kahoot students will have a Q & A about the test material, will be told the test format, and how to prepare will be discussed.
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR NOTES, TEXTBOOK, AND COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE  TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CHAPTER 29 AND 30 TEST TOMORROW.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapters 29 and 30.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class Opener - Flower Dissection Pre lab - background information
4) Flower Dissection Lab - students will perform a flower dissection lab covering chapter 30 flower reproduction.  Students will dissect the flower and separate the female and male parts, as well as the flower layers (whorls). They will label each part and describe the function of each. Students will then complete the lab analysis questions. Students will turn in their lab for a daily grade.
5) Wrap Up - students will be given their Chap 29 and 30 Plant Structures, functions, and reproduction Study guide and will be instructed on their HW
6) HOMEWORK - STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE CHAPTERS 29 AND 30 STUDY GUIDE FOR HW.  

Objectives:  I can compare the 3 plant tissue systems. I can describe the type of growth that occurs in each of the 3 main types of meristems. I can differentiate between primary and secondary growth.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Plant structure and function video about pollinators, class opener question in class notes
3) Chapter 29 - Plant Structures and Functions - Students will take notes covering sections 29.1 - 29.2 on stems and roots.  During notes students will be assessed during class discussions.
4) Wrap Up - what to expect for the rest of the semester.  Test covering chapters 29 - 30 will be next Wednesday, 5/8.
5) HOMEWORK - BRING IN A LEAF, ROOT, AND STEM SAMPLE TO ANALYZE TOMORROW IN CLASS.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 28 - plant evolution and classification.


1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 28 test - students will take their test.  anyone that is absent, will need to complete their test in Wednesday school, or make other arrangements with Mrs. Hardy.
3) Wrap Up - what to expect for the rest of this week and next.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 28 Plant Evolution and Classification Sections 28.1 - 28.3.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - wrap up for the Observing the Varieties of Plants lab report
3) Chap 28 Plant Evolution and Classification - students will work to complete their chapter 28 three section study guide covering the class material. An answer key will be posted in the google classroom chapter 28 material files.
4) Wrap Up - test format for chapter 28 covered.
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE STUDY GUIDE, STUDY ALL CLASS NOTES, AND READ CHAPTER 28 TO PREPARE FOR YOUR CHAPTER TEST TOMORROW.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 28 Plant evolution and Classification

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Pre lab questions for Plant Diversity Lab - pg 580 
3) Observing Plant Diversity Lab - students will make observations and complete lab analysis questions covering 4 plant phyla - Mosses, Ferns, Conifers, and Angiosperms
4) Wrap Up - students will complete the lab analysis conclusion and wrap up questions in class tomorrow.  Reminder that the test will be Wednesday covering chapter 28.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 28 Plant evolution and Classification

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Pre lab questions for Plant Diversity Lab - pg 580 
3) Observing Plant Diversity Lab - students will make observations and complete lab analysis questions covering 4 plant phyla - Mosses, Ferns, Conifers, and Angiosperms
4) Wrap Up - students will complete the lab analysis conclusion and wrap up questions in class tomorrow.  Reminder that the test will be Wednesday covering chapter 28.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 28 Plant evolution and Classification

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Pre lab questions for Plant Diversity Lab - pg 580 
3) Observing Plant Diversity Lab - students will make observations and complete lab analysis questions covering 4 plant phyla - Mosses, Ferns, Conifers, and Angiosperms
4) Wrap Up - students will complete the lab analysis conclusion and wrap up questions in class tomorrow.  Reminder that the test will be Wednesday covering chapter 28.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for sections 28.2 and 28.3 - Nonvascular Plants and Vascular plants.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - review of vascular seedless plants
3) Section 28.3 - Vascular Plants - students will complete their notes covering section 28.3.  During notes students will be engaged in class discussion and watch videos about SkyWalk in Belzoni, MS and Monocots vs Dicots for vascular seed plants.
4) Wrap Up - what to expect for the lab on Monday, review Tuesday, and test next Wednesday.
5) HOMEWORK - QUIZ COVERING SECTION 28.1 - OVERVIEW OF PLANTS MOVED TO MONDAY, 4/29

Objectives:  I can name 3 adaptations plants have made to live on land.  I can summarize the classification of plants.  I can describe alternation of generations.  I can identify the characteristics of bryophytes. I can describe plants in the three phylum of bryophytes. I can describe the adaptative advantages that vascular plants have over nonvascular plants. I can summarize the characteristics of the 3 phyla of seedless vascular plants.


1) Who's here?
2)Class Opener -  Section 28.1 - Overview of Plants review of notes
3) Section 28.2 and 28.3 - Students will begin taking notes on nonvascular and vascular plants.  During notes we will have class discussions to engage students while covering the material.
4) Wrap up - discussion of next week's test, plant lab, and review day.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY SECTION 28.1 NOTES - QUIZ TOMORROW.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for section 28.1 Overview of Plants.

1) Who's here? R


 


2) After roll, instruct students to use their
Chromebooks and go to our Google Classroom page. Once logged into the Classroom
page, instruct students to open the Chapter 28 Plant Evolution and
Classification PowerPoint slides and take out their Section 28.1 Student Guided
Notes.


Students will then use the PPT to complete their notes
for section 28.1


 


3) After completing the notes, instruct students to
get their textbook and open it to page 562. They need to read section 28.2
Overview of Plants and add any details to their class notes they need to create
further understanding of the material covered in the PPT notes.


Students then need to complete the Section 28.1 Review
questions #s 1- 7 from page 566 in their biology textbook. This will need to be
turned in by the end of class.


 


4) HOMEWORK – none.  Begin studying class notes taken thus far.

Objectives:  I can name 3 adaptations plants have made to live on land. I can summarize the classification of plants.  I can describe alternation of generations.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday - Earth Day 2024
3) Class Opener - similarities and differences in plants
4) Chapter 28 - Plant Evolution and Classification - Section 28.1 Overview of Plants - students will take notes covering section 28.1. During notes we will watch a video and have class discussion of the material.
5) Wrap Up - Nature walk finding plant varieties and Earth Day Campus Clean up
6) HOMEWORK - NONE. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 43 Mammals


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - none
3) Chapter 43 Mammals - TEST
4) HOMEWORK - none.  

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 43 will be covered in class.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 43 - Mammals - students will be given a 4 section chapter 43 study guide covering the test material.  Students will work with their lab partners and individually to complete the questions.  
3) Wrap UP - what to expect for the test.
4) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR CLASS NOTES FOR CHAPTER 43 TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST.

Objectives:  I can identify traits that distinguish primates from other mammals. I can describe fossil evidence relating humans to primate ancestors.  I can compare hypotheses concerning hominid evolution.


1) Who's here?  
2) Class Opener - students will participate in an opposable thumb challenge activity.
3) Section 43.4 - Primates and Human Origins - students will complete their class notes and will participate in a class discussion continuously as material is being covered.  Socratic, open-dialogue methods will be utilized to relate to the material and think critically.
4) Wrap Up - discussed material to be covered in review.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR NOTES TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST.

Objectives:  •I can Identify
an
example from each of the 12 major orders of mammals.
•I can Distinguish
between
monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals.


•Compare
the
characteristics of artiodactyls and perissodactyls.


•I can Compare
the
adaptations for aquatic life in cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Describe 3 ways mammals are diverse.  Students will complete in their section 43.3 notes.
3) Section 43.2 and 43.3 - students will recap section 43.2 material.  students will then take notes covering section 43.3 diversity in mammals.  
4) Wrap up - test this week on chapter 43 mammals
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY ALL YOUR NOTES TAKEN THUS FAR ON CHAPTER 43

Objectives: •I can Explain the advantage of endothermy in
mammals.
•I can Identify features of the mammalian
respiratory and circulatory systems that help sustain a rapid metabolism.


•I can Describe mammalian adaptations for obtaining
food.


•I can Compare the nervous system of mammals to
that of other groups of animals.


•I can Differentiate among the patterns of development
in monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class Opener - section 43.2 - Heart Circulation and parts review - students will review and label the parts of the human heart and will then trace the blood flow of the pulmonary and systemic systems
4) Section 43.2 - Characteristics of Mammals - students will complete the notes for this section while discussing and relating the material to their rat dissection, themselves, and other mammals
5) Wrap Up - reminder that the test will be this Wednesday covering mammals
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY ALL NOTES.

Objectives:  •I can Explain the advantage of endothermy in
mammals.
•I can Identify features of the mammalian
respiratory and circulatory systems that help sustain a rapid metabolism.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Section 43.1 Wrap up questions - students will orally answer the wrap up questions and go over the vocabulary terms for section 43.1.  If absent, here are the questions and terms to complete in your class notes for section 43.1
Section 43.1 – Wrap
Up


1. Define: endothermy, mammary gland, monotreme, oviparous, viviparous,
placental mammal, and placenta



2. List and describe the 6 major characteristics of mammals.



3. What key characteristic of mammals helped scientists identify them?

3) Section 43.2 - Characteristics of Mammals - students will begin taking notes on section 43.2.  We will finish taking notes on Monday.  If absent, you can get your Student Guided Class notes (fill in notes) from the Chapter 43  files on Google Classroom.  Complete your notes through the slide - Feeding and Digestion.  We can do the heart diagram labeling when you return.  We will go over it as a class Monday.

4) Wrap Up - what to expect next week.  Test covering chapter 43 will be on Wednesday.

5) HOMEWORK - NONE.

Objectives:  I can describe 6 major characteristics of mammals. I can compare the characteristics of early synapsids, early therapsids, and modern mammals. I can relate the adaptive radiation of mammals to the history of dinosaurs. I can differentiate between monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals.


1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - students will complete the class opener questions about mammals in their class notes and we will discuss as a class.
3) Happy "Monday" 
4) Chapter 43 - Mammals - students will take notes covering the material from section 43.1 - Origin and Evolution of Mammals.
5) Wrap Up - discussion of why most people have mammals as pets, and not reptiles, fish, amphibians or birds.
6) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All objectives for the rat dissection lab.


1) Who's here?
2) Rat Dissection Practical Test - students will take their Rat Dissection Practical Test.
3) Wrap Up - students will be told what is material is left to be covered for the semester.  We will discuss the timeline and to make sure to bring their textbooks to class.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE.  ENJOY THE ONE DAY BREAK!

Objectives:  All learning objectives for the specimen dissection.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - review of what to expect for the lab practical tomorrow - how to prepare and study effectively, what material will be covered
3) Rat Dissection Lab Report - students will check and correct their Rat Dissection Lab Reports. Students will also use this time to ask any questions needed for clarification.
4) Review Dissection Video - students will review the external anatomy and internal systems:  digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urinary, and reproductive - student will review these parts by viewing a dissection video 
5) Wrap Up - Q & A
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR RAT DISSECTION LAB MANUAL - DRAWINGS, ORGAN/SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS, AND LAB QUESTIONS TO PREPARE FOR THE LAB PRACTICAL TEST TOMORROW.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for the external anatomy, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, excretory system, and reproductive system for the rat dissection lab. 


1)Who's here?
2) Class opener - recap of what needs to be completed for the rat dissection lab.
3) Eclipse Video
4) Rat Dissection lab - students will complete all parts of their dissection lab and the organs that will be covered on the lab practical will be discussed.  Students who missed the lab last week will use this time to complete their make up lab. Students will also work on the organ functions page and will work on completing the functions of the organs listed in their lab report.
5) Wrap up - what to expect during tomorrow's class.  Review will be tomorrow and the lab practical will be on Wednesday.
6) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE ORGAN FUNCTIONS PAGE AND THE LAB QUESTIONS PAGE IN THE RAT DISSECTION LAB  PACKET.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for rat dissection for urinary system and reproduction system.


1) who's here?
2) class opener - recap of digestive system and respiratory system of the rat dissection (if absent, you will have to complete this portion of the dissection as a make up lab).
3) Rat Dissection Lab - students will work with their lab partners to complete Parts 4 and 5 of the dissection following the written lab instructions. Students will begin completing their lab analysis questions and also defining the organs for the different body systems.
4) WRAP UP - students will go over what is left to be completed on the last day of dissection - Monday
5) HOMEWORK - BE STUDYING YOUR DIAGRAMS OF ORGAN SYSTEMS AND THE VARIOUS ORGAN FUNCTIONS. TEST WILL BE WEDNESDAY, 4/10.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for the rat dissection.


1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - review of what needs to be covered during the dissection.  (if absent, you will need to come in before school to complete the work you missed.)
3) Rat Dissection - students will complete their dissection and identification of the respiratory system and digestive system in their specimens. During the dissection students will also work on their Lab Report analysis questions and their system sketches in the lab report.
4) Wrap UP - reminder that tomorrow we will cover the last two parts of the dissection - urinary system (excretory) and the reproductive system.
5) HOMEWORK - START STUDYING YOUR DISSECTION LAB MANUAL NOW TO PREPARE FOR YOU LAB PRACTICAL NEXT WEEK.

Objectives:  I can identify and explain the purpose the external anatomy of the rat. I can complete the first steps of dissection. I can identify and explain the function of organs in the digestive system and the respiratory system.


1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - review of how to cut the specimen open.  (If absent, you will have to perform this on your rat.)
3) Rat Dissection - students will complete Parts 1, 2, and 3 of their Rat Dissection Manual.  During this lab students will cut their specimen to expose the organs inside the thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.  Students will then identify, sketch, and write the function of each organ on the required list.  (if absent. you will need to schedule a time to make up this part of the lab with Mrs. Hardy.)
4) Wrap Up - students were told what they would need to do for tomorrow's dissection.
5) HOMEWORK - MAKE SURE YOUR DISSECTION SKETCHES ARE COMPLETE FOR PART 1 OF THE LAB.

Objectives:  I can perform a dissection safely. I can identify the six anatomical regions of my dissection specimen. I can identify and explain the purpose of 10 required external anatomy structures of my specimen and determine whether my specimen is male or female.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - review of lab dissection safety rules and lab clean up rules
3) Rat Dissection - Pre-lab - students will review their lab manuals through part 1 - external anatomy.  We will discuss the different parts and go over the anatomical terms and students will show where/how the 6 terms are related to their rat.
4) Wrap Up - students will clean up lab and be prepared to dissect tomorrow.
5) HOMEWORK - PREPARE FOR TOMORROW BY REVIEWING YOUR PARTS 1 - 4 OF YOUR DISSECTION LAB MANUAL. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 32 - Introduction to Animals


1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 32 Test - students will take their chapter 32 test
3) Wrap Up - what to expect for the mammal dissection next week.
4) HOMEWORK - none, have a blessed and happy Easter.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 32 Intro to Animals.


1) Who's here?
2) Reviewed Chapter 32 notes - students will ask any questions they have about the material covered in sections 32.1 - 32.3 of chapter 32 Introduction to Animals
3) Chap 32 Study Guide - students will check and correct their complete study guide.  (if absent, please show Mrs. Hardy your completed study guide when you return to class.
4) Wrap up - study session tomorrow before school - starts at 7:20 - 7:50
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR NOTES, TEXTBOOK, STUDY GUIDE TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 32 - Introduction to Animals.


1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 32 - Brief review of class notes 
3) Chap 32 Intro to Animals - students will work on completing their test study guides.  If not completed in class, the study guide must be completed for homework.
4) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 32 INTRO TO ANIMALS STUDY GUIDE (IF ABSENT, OR IT YOU DID NOT COMPLETE IT DURING CLASS)

Objectives:  •I can compare symmetry, segmentation, and
body support in invertebrates and vertebrates.
•I can describe the differences in the
respiratory and circulatory systems of invertebrates and vertebrates.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video - kindness
3) Section 32.2 - Invertebrates and Vertebrates - students will complete the three slides covering vertebrates and then we will discuss the section 32.2 notes
4) Section 32.3 - Fertilization and Development - Students will receive their Class Notes copy and will complete the notes for section 32.3.  Students will watch a Crash Course Animal Development video and will then complete a Class Opener question covering the video information in their class notes.  During notes, students will discuss the material.
5) Wrap UP - Class chapter 32 test will be moved to Thursday - per students' request 
6) Study Guide - students will receive a copy of their Chapter 32 Study Guide (if absent, you can find it under the Chapter 32 Materials in Google Classroom).
7) HOMEWORK - BEGIN WORKING ON STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAPTER 32.

Objectives:  •I can identify the four important
characteristics of animals
•I can list two kinds of tissues found
only in animals.


•I can identify four features found only
in chordates.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Section 32.1 Recap and section 32.2 comparison of segmentation between invertebrates and vertebrates
3) Chapter 32 - Introduction to Animals - students will recap the 32.1 The Nature of Animal notes and discuss, students will then begin taking 32.2 Invertebrates and Vertebrates notes - students will watch a STEM cell video and discuss differentiation of cells 
4) Wrap Up - what to expect for next week - test on chapter 32 will be Wednesday, and rat dissection will begin Thursday
5) HOMEWORK  - COMPLETE ALL CLASS NOTES

Objectives: I can identify the four important characteristics of animals. I can list two kinds of tissues found only in animals. I can identify four features found only in chordates.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - what are similarities and differences seen in the different animals pictured? Students will complete this question in their class notes.
3) Chapter 32 Intro to Animals - students will complete class notes for section 32.1 The Nature of Animals in their science binder notebooks.  Students will go to the Google classroom chapter 32 material files and will copy the notes on their own.  The notes must be completed for HW if not completed in class.
4) Wrap up - we will review the notes for section 32.1 in class on Friday.
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE TAKING OF NOTES FOR CHAPTER 32 SECTION 32.1, IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS TODAY.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 18.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 18 Intro to Ecology Test - students will take their test covering chapter 18.  if absent, your test will be sent to Wednesday detention school.  if you need other accommodations please let Mrs. Hardy know.
3) HOMEWORK - NONE. BE KIND.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 18 Introduction to Ecology.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 18 Review - students will check and correct their chapter 18 study guides; students will be given this time to ask questions and be a part of class discussions about the test material
3) Wrap Up - Q & A, and Intro to Ecology Kahoot
4) HOMEWORK - STUDY ALL OF YOUR NOTES, TEXTBOOK CHAPTER 18, AND THE STUDY GUIDE TO PREPARE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 18 - Introduction to Ecology.


1) Who's here?
2) Welcome back from spring break
3) Happy Monday video
4) Class Opener - what to expect for the last nine weeks of our spring semester
5) Chapter 18 Introduction to Ecology - students will work independently and with their classmates to complete their test study guide and practice questions.
6) Wrap Up - what to expect for tomorrow's class 
7) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE STUDY GUIDE, IF NOT COMPLETED DURING CLASS TODAY. STUDY FOR YOUR CHAPTER 18 TEST THAT WILL BE THIS WEDNESDAY, AS DISCUSSED PRIOR TO SPRING BREAK.

Objectives:  All learning objectives from section 18.3 Energy Transfer. Also, 18.4 Ecosystem Recycling - I can list the four major biogeochemical cycles. I can summarize the purpose of the water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle in ecosystems.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - What are the ways you recycle materials in your life? students will answer this question and we will share examples and discuss in class as section 18.4 is introduced
3) Chapter 18 - students will complete notes for section 18.3 and 18.4 covering the rest of chapter 18
4) Wrap Up - students will complete the vocabulary pretest and the recap wrap up analysis questions covering section 18.3 material
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  I can compare abiotic factors with biotic factors, and list two examples of each.

I can describe two mechanisms that allow organisms to survive in a changing environment. I can explain the concept of the niche.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video - junk drawer
3) Class Opener - Section 18.2 Vocabulary pretest - students will take a vocabulary matching pretest in their class notes and we will then discuss; students will label and turn in their ecosystem glass jar
4) Chapter 18 - Section 18.2 - Ecology of Organisms - students will take class notes covering 18.2 and during notes there will be class discussions about material
5) Wrap Up - Recap Wrap Up questions - students will complete their Recap Wrap Up questions covering the material, students will be given the correct answers to check their responses
6) HOMEWORK - none.  STUDY SECTIONS 18.1 AND 18.2 NOTES

Objectives:  I can identify a key theme in ecology. I can describe an example showing the effects of interdependence upon organisms on their environment. I can state the five different levels of organization at which ecology can be studied.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - students will share what comes to mind when they hear the word ecology. 
3) Chapter 18 - Introduction to Ecology - Students will complete a section 18.1 vocabulary pretest, complete the class notes for section 18.1, and will complete  Recap Wrap Up analysis questions for the material covered.
4) Wrap Up - Great Pacific Garbage Patch video and Class Opener - How have humans changed the environment through pollution?
5) HOMEWORK - BRING A JAR FOR YOUR ECOSYSTEM. 

Objectives:  ACT Prep - Science Section Review

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - return ACT Science section practice test
3) ACT - students will sign up and create an ACT account on my ACT.org
4) ACT PREP - students will receive an answer key for the ACT science section practice test they took last Friday. We will then discuss how to navigate the science section, the timing, the different types of passages, and students will calculate a score for their science practice test.
5) Wrap up - bring textbooks to class tomorrow.
6) HOMEWORK - BRING A MASON JAR FOR YOUR SELF-CONTAINED ECOSYSTEM

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 15 Theory of Evolution.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - quick Q & A review before the test
3) Chapter 15 Theory of Evolution - Students will take their chapter 15 test.
4) Wrap Up - bring your textbooks tomorrow.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  BE KIND TO OTHERS.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 15 Theory of evolution.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Q & A before reviewing
3) Chapter 15 Review- students will check and correct their chapter 15 study guides. Students will also go over the chapter notes to review and have the opportunity to ask questions.
4) Wrap Up - students will be told again how to prepare for the chapter 15 test - study notes, study guide, and textbook examples to prepare.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY FOR CHAPTER 15 THEORY OF EVOLUTION TEST.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 15 Theory of Evolution.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 15 Theory of Evolution - students will complete their Chapter 15 Theory of Evolution Study guide for their test this Wednesday, 2/28.  Students will do their best to complete the work in class and any not completed in class will be completed for homework.
3) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE FOR CHAP 15 IF NOT COMPLETED DURING CLASS.

Objectives:  Science ACT Prep practice

1) who's here?
2) ACT Science Section Prep Practice - Students will practice taking an ACT Science Section Test to start preparing to take the ACT.
3) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  I can compare artificial selection and natural selection. I can explain how organisms can undergo coevolution. I can describe how convergent evolution can result among different species.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Recap of yesterday - opening video - homologous structures vs analogous structures
3) Section 15.3 - Evolution in Action - students will take class notes for section 15.3 and will discuss the material through open dialogue with use of real-world applications and examples.
4) Wrap Up - timeline for tomorrow's class and Monday's class. - Reminder that test will be next Wednesday
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY NOTES TO PREPARE FOR TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY

Objectives:  I can relate history of life using supportive fossil and rock evidence. I can explain how biogeography provides evidence that species evolve adaptations to their environments. I can explain how the anatomy and development of organisms provide evidence of shared ancestry. I can compare the use of biological molecules with other types of analysis of evolutionary relationships.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will recap yesterday's notes and discuss fossil records and absolute age vs relative age.
3) Section 15.2 - Evidence of Evolution - students will complete their class notes for section 15.2.  During notes we will have class discussions about the material being covered and make real-world connections.
4) Wrap Up - reminder of timeline - test next Wednesday, practice Science ACT on Friday, Study guide completion on Monday.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  STUDY NOTES DAILY.

Objectives:  I can relate history of life using supportive fossil and rock evidence. I can explain how biogeography provides evidence that species evolve adaptations to their environments. I can explain how the anatomy and development of organisms provide evidence of shared ancestry. I can compare the use of biological molecules with other types of analysis of evolutionary relationships.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video - Cat Sail
3) Checked and corrected Guided Reading HW for 15.1 - Evolutionary theory history 
3) Class Opener - Question in notes on evidence of evolution in living organisms
4) Section 15.2 Evidence of Evolution - students will take notes and have class discussion about the 4 main types of evidence of evolution.  
5) Wrap UP - reminder that chapter 15 test is next Wednesday - 2/28, and Mrs. Hardy will be absent on Friday and Monday.
6) HOMEWORK - study all class notes

Objectives:  -I can define the biological process of evolution.
-I can summarize the history of scientific ideas about evolution. 
-I can describe Darwin’s contributions to scientific thinking about evolution.
-I can analyze the reasoning in Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection.
-I can relate the concepts of adaptation and fitness to the theory of natural selection.
1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Recap of yesterday's material and Galapagos Finches Natural Selection video and discussion
3) Chapter 15 - Sect. 15.1 History of Evolutionary Thought - Students will complete their section 15.1 class notes. During notes students will discuss the material, and will watch a video to recap.
4) Jigsaw Activity - Students will read a sound scientific article on "How Old is the Earth?"  Students will work with their lab partners to review different sections of the article and then students will share their portion with the class.  We will discuss the different sections and share thoughts using a Socratic style discussion.
5) Wrap Up - Timeline for next test and what we will cover next week.
6) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE SECTION 15.1 HISTORY OF EVOLUTIONARY THOUGHT GUIDED READING USING NOTES AND CLASS TEXTBOOK - PAGES 297 - 301.

Objectives:  I can define the biological process of evolution.  I can summarize the history of scientific ideas about evolution. I can describe Darwin's contribution to scientific thinking about evolution.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - students will have an open floor class discussion about their thoughts on evolution. We will also watch a video about evolution and relate it to the material being covered in class.
3) Chapter 15 - Theory of Evolution - Students will begin taking notes covering section 15.1 History of Evolutionary thought. Students will discuss the material as it is being covered and we will continue the open dialogue on the theory of evolution.
4) Wrap Up - will discuss what to expect for the rest of the nine weeks up until spring break. Chapter 15 test date set for Wednesday, Februrary 28th.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 10 - DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will complete their post-lab analysis and conclusion questions for their DNA Strawberry Extraction Lab.  We will discuss the results in class. Students will then turn in their completed lab reports to be graded.
3) Chapter 10 Review - students will check and correct their completed Chap 10 Study Guides.  We will go over the correct answers as a class and use the time to discuss and review.
4) Wrap Up - reminder that there will be a morning study session tomorrow @ 7:15 in our classroom.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR NOTES, QUIZZES, TEXTBOOK TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST TOMORROW.

Objectives:  I can describe the structure of DNA.  All other objectives for protein synthesis.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab - Pre-lab questions and procedure review.
3) Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab - Students will work with partners to extract DNA from strawberries and complete analysis and conclusion questions about the procedure and DNA.
4) Wrap UP - Discussed the lab purpose and conclusions - will go over the lab report tomorrow.
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE QUIZ. STUDENTS WILL REVIEW IN CLASS TOMORROW AND THE CHAPTER 10 TEST WILL BE THIS WEDNESDAY, 2/14/24

Objectives:  

I can outline the flow of genetic information in cells from DNA to protein. I can compare the structure of RNA with DNA. I can describe the role of RNA in gene expression. I can identify and describe transcription and translation.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Protein Synthesis recap
3) Section 10.3 - Protein Synthesis - students will take notes covering protein synthesis. during notes students will have class discussions, use diagrams to label the processes of protein synthesis and will watch various videos on the processes.
4) Wrap Up - what to expect next week - DNA strawberry lab - Monday
5) HOMEWORK - FINISH TAKING THE NOTES ON 10.4 USING THE PPT IN THE CHAPTER 10 MATERIALS FILE ON THIS GOOGLE CLASSROOM FILE.

Objectives:  I can outline the flow of genetic information in cells from DNA to protein. I can compare the structure of RNA with DNA. I can describe the role of RNA in gene expression. I can identify and describe transcription and translation.


1) Who's here?

2) Class Opener - students will complete a class opener about proteins and how they define them.

3) Section 10.3 - DNA replication - students will answer questions and discuss a recap from yesterday's material about DNA replication and will complete their section 10.3 notes covering the material.  At the end of this section students will use the 3 step DNA replication diagram to take notes and describe the processes.

4) Section 10.4 - Protein Synthesis - students will begin taking notes covering section 10.4 on protein synthesis.  During notes videos covering different aspects of the process will be shown, students will discuss, and this will be related to the material being covered.

5) Wrap Up - discussed what to expect for tomorrow's class and the DNA Strawberry lab on next Monday. Test for Chapter 10 will be next Wednesday.  Start studying NOW.

6) HOMEWORK - NONE.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for section 10.2 - DNA structure met today.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - pre-lab for DNA structure paper models
3) DNA Structure models - students will review and construct a paper model of DNA. Students will explain the model to the class and how the phosphate/sugar "backbone" is arranged in a 3' 5' and demonstrate this on their paper model. Students will also arrange their DNA structure base pair sequences and explain the base pair rules using their structure. 
4) Wrap Up - Recap review of section 10.2 DNA structure notes to prepare for quiz tomorrow.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR SECTION 10.2 DNA STRUCTURE NOTES - QUIZ TOMORROW

Objectives:  I can describe the three parts of a nucleotide. I can summarize the role of covalent and hydrogen bonds in the structure of DNA.  I can relate the role of base-pairing rules to the structure of DNA.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class opener - Students will talk through a recap of the material covered last class 
4) Section 10.2 DNA Structure notes - Students will complete their DNA structure notes and will fill in a DNA structure drawing in their notes, and will use a template strand to complete the complementary base pairs for the DNA base sequence given.
5) Wrap Up - discussed what to expect for tomorrow's class and making the DNA paper model.  Students will be informed how they will complete the model and what each portion of the assignment is worth.
6)  HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives: •I can describe how
Griffith, Avery, and Hershey and Chase’s experiments contributed to the
discovery of DNA. •I can describe the
contributions of Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, James Watson, and
Francis Crick to discovering DNA’s structure.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Recap from yesterday's notes about transformation
3) Section 10.1 - Discovery of DNA - Students will complete their notes covering the material.
4) DNA Structure and Replication POGIL - students will work with their lab partners to complete the DNA structure reading and questions of their POGIL #s 1 - 8.  We will then go over the answers and discuss in class.
5) Section 10.2 - DNA structure - Students will begin taking notes on section 10.2 and will discuss in class.
6) Wrap Up - recap of today's material and what to expect in class next week.
7) HOMEWORK - Always study and look through your class notes every day.    Have a great weekend.

Objectives:  I can describe how
Griffith, Avery, and Hershey and Chase’s experiments contributed to the
discovery of DNA.

1) Who's here?
2) class Opener -  Students will watch a DNA video - TedEd, brainstorm what they know about DNA, and will complete the Throwback Thursday Class Opener questions in their notes
3) Chapter 10 - DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis - Students will be given class notes outlines for section 10.1 Discovery of DNA and a class POGIL for DNA structure and Replication. Students will use these to take notes and apply to what is being covered in class.  (if absent, you can locate these documents in the Chapter 10 files on Google Classroom.
4) Wrap up - What to expect for tomorrow's class.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 9.

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - quick 10 minute test review.
3) Chapter 9 Fundamentals of Genetics Test - students will take their Chap 9 test.
4) Wrap up - we will begin chapter 10 tomorrow.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  Be kind to all.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 9.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Check and correct Punnett Square HW and vocabulary term study tools- students will check their completed work and will make necessary corrections 
3) Section 9.2 - students will complete notes on dihybrid crosses and Punnett squares
4) Chapter 9 Study Guide - students will complete their chapter 9 study guide in class.  
5) Wrap Up - what to expect on tomorrow's test.
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY FOR CHAPTER 9 TEST - STUDY NOTES, STUDY GUIDE, HW AND ALL PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Objectives:  I can differentiate between the genotype and phenotype of an organism. I can explain how probability is used to predict the results of genetic crosses. I can use a Punnett square to predict the results of monohybrid crosses. 


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - return Chap 8 tests and discuss
4) Section 9.2 - Complete notes for section 9.2 genetic crosses.  Students will take notes and practice completing Punnett Squares through practice problem #5 in class notes.  (IF ABSENT, TAKE NOTES AND COMPLETE THROUGH PRACTICE PROBLEM #5.)
5) Wrap up - details for what to do for homework.
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY ALL VOCABULARY TERMS AND CREATE A STUDY TOOL (NOTECARDS, QUIZLET, REWRITE, ETC.  - CHOOSE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOUR LEARNING NEEDS)  AND COMPLETE PROBLEMS # 1 - 3 ON YOUR PUNNETT SQUARE PRACTICE WORKSHEET HANDOUT FROM LAST WEEK.

Objectives:  



I can
differentiate between the genotype and phenotype of an organism.


I can explain
how probability is used to predict the results of genetic crosses.


I can use a
Punnett square to predict the results of monohybrid and dihybrid genetic
crosses.


I can explain
how a testcross is used to show the genotype of an individual whose phenotype
expresses the dominant trait.


I can
differentiate a monohybrid cross from a dihybrid cross.  

1) Who's here?
2) Section 9.1 Mendel's legacy quiz - students will take a quiz covering section 9.1
3) Section 9.2 Genetic Crosses - Students will continue taking notes and we will begin setting up, completing, and interpreting Punnett squares for monohybrid crosses for various traits. Students will work practice problems in their notes and will work some on the Smart Panel for the class.
4) Wrap Up - Students will work more practice problems on the Smart Panel and we will discuss.
5) HOMEWORK - none. ALWAYS STUDY NOTES AND ASSOCIATED TEXT DAILY.

Objectives:  I can differentiate between the genotype and phenotype of an organism. I can explain how probability is used to predict the results of genetic crosses. I can use a Punnett square to predict the results of monohybrid and dihybrid genetic crosses. I can explain how a testcross is used to show the genotype of an individual whose phenotype expresses the dominant trait. I can differentiate a monohybrid cross from a dihybrid cross.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Section 9.1 Vocabulary review - students will review the vocabulary terms from Mendel's legacy section of notes. Students will recap the meanings of each and give an example for each in the form of socratic discussion. 
3) Section 9.2 Genetic Crosses - students will begin taking notes covering section 9.2 Genetic Crosses. During notes they will complete a new class opener about brown eyes vs blue eyes and the probable offspring, and we will watch a video about completing Punnett Squares.
4) Wrap Up - students will be told what to expect for the rest of the chapter and the Chap 9 test has been set for next Wednesday, 1/31. 
5) HOMEWORK - Section 9.1 Mendel's legacy quiz tomorrow. Study class notes and read section 9.1 of your textbook to relate to the notes.

Objectives: 




-I can describe
the steps in Mendel’s experiments on true-breeding garden peas.


-I can
distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.


-I can state
two laws of heredity that were developed from Mendel’s work.


-I can describe
how Mendel’s results can be explained by scientific knowledge of genes and
chromosomes.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - vocabulary recap - students will review the vocabulary terms covered yesterday in class and give examples
3) Section 9.1 - Mendel's Legacy - Students will complete the class notes covering the material from section 9.1.  During notes we will have class discussion about the material being covered.
4) Wrap Up - Students will watch a video covering dominant vs recessive traits and will identify which traits they have and if it is dominant or recessive.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  STUDY NOTES TO PREPARE FOR SECT 9.1 QUIZ FRIDAY.

Objectives:  I can describe the steps in Mendel's experiments on true-breeding garden peas. I can distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.


1) Who's Here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - Students will complete a vocabulary Kahoot to assess what genetics vocabulary they know, and students will then complete two questions in their class notes about traits and genetics when starting Section 9.1 Mendel's Legacy notes.
4) Chapter 9 - Fundamentals of Genetics - Students will begin taking notes covering section 9.1 Mendel's Legacy and class discussion and a Ted Ed video will be used to create understanding of material being covered.
5) Wrap Up - What Traits do I have? Activity - Students will read a list of traits and determine which trait they have and if it is dominant or recessive.
6) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 8 Cell Reproduction.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction Test - students will take their Make up test for chapter 8 cell reproduction.  (IF ABSENT, your test has been sent to Wednesday school to be made up.  If other arrangements are needed, please let Mrs. Hardy know.) 
3) Post test reflection - student reflection following the make up test for chapter 8.
4) Wrap up - what to expect for the new chapter we will begin tomorrow. 
5) HOMEWORK - none. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction.


1) Who's here?
2) Class review - Students will review their Chap 8 notes, write three questions they still have about the material on the whiteboard, have a class discussion, and practice review questions through a Kahoot review game.
3) Wrap Up - went over what to expect for the Chapter 8 Test.
4) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR CLASS NOTES, STUDY GUIDE, AND READ YOUR CHAPTER 8 TEXT TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST. 

No school - "snow" ice day

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 8.

Chapter 8 Test 

No school. - "SNOW" ice day.

No school - snow day

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction.



1) Who's here? - 
2) Class Opener - recap of Amoeba sisters video covering Meiosis.
3) Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction - Students will work on their Chapter 8 Study Guide.  (IF ABSENT, YOU CAN FIND THE STUDY GUIDE IN THE CLASS FILES).
4) Wrap up - if we do not have school because of weather on Tuesday, 1/16 - the answer key to the study guide will be posted that morning - Tuesday.
-  THE CHAPTER 8 TEST WILL STILL BE SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 1/ 17.  A brief review will be held before school Wednesday morning.
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 8 CELL REPRODUCTION STUDY GUIDE. STUDY YOUR CLASS NOTES AND READ OVER ANY MATERIAL NEEDING CLARIFICATION.  TEST FORMAT AND DETAILS INCLUDED ON THE STUDY GUIDE.

Objectives:  I can compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. I can summarize the events of meiosis I. I can explain crossing-over and how it contributes to the production of unique individuals. I can summarize the events of meiosis II.  I can compare spermatogenesis and oogenesis. I can define sexual reproduction.


1) Who's here?
2) Students will take a quiz covering section 8.2 - Cell division.
3) Class Notes - Section 8.3 - Meiosis - Students will complete their notes covering Meiosis I and II, and sexual reproduction. During notes students will engage in class discussion about the material being covered.
4) Wrap Up - Meiosis video and questions - Students will watch a brief video about Meiosis and will answer questions following the video.  (EDIT - we did not finish watching the entire video - will complete in tomorrow's class at minute: 3:11)
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  BEGIN STUDYING NOTES TO PREPARE FOR THE CHAPTER 8 TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY - 1/17

Objectives:  I can compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. I can summarize events of meiosis I. I can explain crossing-over and how it contributes to the production of unique individuals.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will complete their post lab analysis questions and we will revisit the cell cycle phases viewed on the microscope slides of the whitefish and onion root tip. Students will turn in their completed lab to be graded for accuracy and completion.
3) Class Notes - Students will begin covering Section 8.3 Meiosis and will take notes and have class discussion about the material.
4) Wrap Up - Discussed what to expect for the quiz tomorrow on section 8.2 cell division. Will be mixture of multiple choice, short answer, and matching. 
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY CLASS NOTES AND SECTION 8.2 PAGES IN YOUR TEXTBOOK. QUIZ TOMORROW COVERING THIS MATERIAL

Objectives:  I can describe the cell cycle.  I can identify the different phases of the cell cycle using microscopic slides of animal cells and plant cells.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Cell Cycle Microscope Lab- Prelab questions - Students will complete the prelab questions covering microscope use and the phases of mitosis.
3) Cell Cycle Microscope lab - Students will complete the cell cycle microscope lab with their lab partner.  They will identify and sketch interphase and  PMAT cells for animal cells and plant cells. Students will then complete the post lab questions.
4) Wrap Up - Complete any parts of the lab questions not finished during class.
5) HOMEWORK - complete the lab questions.  Quiz covering section 8.2 is moved to Thursday.

Objectives:  I can name the two parts of the cell that are equally divided during cell division in eukaryotes. I can summarize the events of interphase. I can describe the stages of mitosis. I can compare cytokinesis in plant cells.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video and saying for the week
3) Cell Cycle (Mitosis) Lab - Prelab, lab, and post lab analysis questions - Students will be shown the phases of the cell cycle and we will refresh on what is occurring during each part of the cycle. Students will then create the cell cycle on their cookies and will then explain each phase in order and answer questions about each phase. Students will begin completing their lab analysis questions.
4) Wrap Up - quiz announcement for Wednesday, and what to do to complete the lab homework
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE LAB POST ANALYSIS PHASE DIAGRAMS, PHASE DESCRIPTIONS, AND ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

Objectives:  I can describe the events of cell division in prokaryotes. I can name the two parts of the cell that are equally divided during cell division in eukaryotes. I can summarize the events of interphase. I can describe the stages of mitosis. I can compare cytokinesis in plant cells. I can explain how cell division is controlled.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener  - What is cell division?  Students will complete a class collage on the whiteboard with all details they can describe or draw about cell division.
3) Class Notes - Students will complete class notes covering Section 8.2 - Cell Division.  During notes students will have class discussion and use diagrams to create understanding of the material.
4) Wrap up - Discuss what to expect for next week and set the date for the test - Wednesday, 1/10/24
Cell Cycle Lab - Monday - in class.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  I can describe the structure of a chromosome. I can identify the difference in structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes. I can compare the number of chromosomes in different species. I can explain the differences between sex chromosomes and autosomes. I can distinguish between diploid and haploid cells.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Amoeba Sisters Chromosome video - Students will watch the video on chromosomes structure and function and then we will discuss three key points from the video as a class.
3) Chapter 8 - Students will complete their section 8.1 Chromosome class notes. 
4) Wrap Up - 3-2-1 - students will write 3 details they learned in today's class, 2 details they need more time to understand, and 1  detail they do not understand at all. We will then discuss these as a class.
5) HOMEWORK - none. Study notes and be prepared to cover section 8.2 Cell division beginning tomorrow.

Objectives: I can describe the structure of a chromosome.
I can identify the difference in structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes.
I can compare the number of chromosomes in different species.
I can explain the differences between sex chromosomes and autosomes.
I can distinguish between diploid and haploid cells.


1) Who' s Here?
2) Happy "Monday" video and New Year Resolutions
3) Class Opener - Students will complete a 4 question class opener in their section 8.1 notes covering DNA and RNA
4) Class Notes - Section 8.1 -After reviewing DNA and RNA structure and function, students will take notes covering section 8.1 Chromosome Structure. During notes students will add details to chromosome structure drawings and will have class discussions about the material being covered
5) Wrap Up - what to expect Thursday, Friday, and Monday.  As of right now chapter 8 test is set for Wednesday, January 10th.
6) HOMEWORK - none

no class- out for the semester - until January 3rd, 2024

no class- out for the semester - until January 3rd, 2024

no class- out for the semester - until January 3rd, 2024

class out for the semester until January 3rd, 2024

class out for the semester until January 3rd, 2024

class out for the semester until January 3rd, 2024

1) Who's here?
2) Students will take their 1st semester Biology Midterm Exam.
3) HOMEWORK - HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. 

1) Who's here?
2) Students will take their 1st semester Biology Midterm Exam.
3) HOMEWORK - HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. 

1) Who's here?
2) Students will take their 1st semester Biology Midterm Exam.
3) HOMEWORK - HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 5 - 8. Be prepared to take the Midterm exam tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 5 - 8. Be prepared to take the Midterm exam tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 5 - 8. Be prepared to take the Midterm exam tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 1 - 4. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 1 - 4. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for this semester.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - metric to metric conversion practice
4) Study Guide - Students will go over the correct answers for their completed Biology Midterm Exam Study Guide. Students will also be given time to ask questions.
5) Class discussion and review - Students will use the remainder of the class period to review for their midterm exam.
6) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for the exam
7) HOMEWORK - Study chapters 1 - 4. 

Objectives:  All objectives for the semester - Chapters 1 - 8.  


1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - review of previous tests - Chap 7 and Chapter 8 - vocabulary and chromosome structure.
3) Biology Midterm Exam - Students will go over the format and how to prepare and study for the semester midterm. Students will be given their Biology Midterm Exam study guide and will be given class time to begin working. 
4) Wrap up - reminder of what to expect for next week's review.
5) HOMEWORK - complete the biology midterm exam study guide.

Objectives: I can define the 11 chromosome vocabulary terms and label the parts of chromosome structure.

1) Who's here?
2) Chapter 8 section 8.1 Vocabulary and chromosome structure test
3) Wrap up - what to expect for the exam and the next 4 classes before the exam
4) HOMEWORK -  Begin studying notes, semester tests, quizzes, lab, and semester study guides to prepare for your exam

Objectives:  I can describe the structure of a chromosome. I can define the 11 vocabulary terms from section 8.1 of chapter 8. I can identify a female vs a male using karyotypes.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - check and correct the definitions for the 11 vocabulary terms and the section 8.1 Review Questions #s 1 - 8
3) Section 8.1 - Students will review the vocabulary terms and will label the chromatin, histones, and parts of a chromosome on the Smart Panel and on their vocabulary terms notes.
4) Chromosome Structure Quick lab - Students will create a chromosome from chromatin (yarn), histone proteins (stir stick), centromere (paper clip) and will label the parts.
5) Wrap up - what to expect for tomorrow's vocabulary and chromosome structure test.
6) HOMEWORK -  study 11 vocabulary terms and the chromosome structure.

Objectives:  I can define and give examples of the 11 vocabulary terms for section 8.1 chromosomes of chapter 8 Cell Reproduction.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Complete chapter 6 photosynthesis portion of test
4) Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction - Students will read pages 150 - 153. After reading pages in their textbook, students will define the 11 vocabulary terms for section 8.1 Chromosomes. Students will then complete the section 8.1 Review questions - #s 1 - 8 on page 153.
5) Wrap Up - review what is expected for the rest of the semester - two more major test grades - chapt 6 and chapter 8 section 8.1 vocabulary terms and chromosome labeling test - this Wednesday - 12/6
6) HOMEWORK - Complete the chapter 8 vocabulary, reading, and section review questions for section 8.1, if not completed in class.

No class in session.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 6 photosynthesis.


1) Who's here?
2) Students will take their Chapter 6 Photosynthesis test
3) Post Assessment Self Reflection - students will complete their 7 question post assessment reflection.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 6 photosynthesis will be covered today. 


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - review of light reactions and Calvin cycle - processes, reactants, products
3) Class Notes - completed taking class notes on the Calvin cycle.
4) Learning Activity and review for test - Steps of photosynthesis race - Students will be paired in teams and will cut out the detailed steps of photosynthesis and race to put them in the correct order. 
5) Wrap Up - details of Chapter 6 Photosynthesis test
6) HOMEWORK - Study notes for chapter 6 photosynthesis test.

Objectives:  I can summarize the main events of the light reactions.  I can explain how ATP is made during the light reactions. I can summarize the main events of the Calvin cycle, I can describe what happens to the compounds that are made in the Calvin cycle.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Notes review - students took notes to complete Section 6.1 Light Reactions for HW. We went over the notes in class and discussed the material covering light reactions..
3) Section 6.2 - Calvin Cycle (Light-Independent) Class Notes - Students will take notes covering the Calvin cycle. During notes, students will discuss the material and view a video further explaining the process of photosynthesis.
4) Wrap Up - reminded students to study for their chap 6 test and went over how the test will be formatted.
5) HOMEWORK- Study Chapter 6 notes to prepare for your photosynthesis test.

Objectives:  I can describe the role of chlorophylls and other pigments in photosynthesis. I can explain why almost all organisms depend on photosynthesis. I can summarize the main events of the light reactions. i can explain how ATP is made during the light reactions.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Complete the Photosynthesis Spinach Leaf Disk Lab - students will complete the lab with their partners, and then graph, analyze, and conclude what occurred with the ET50 photosynthesis rate using Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning.
4) Wrap Up - Photosynthesis wrap up questions 
5) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE SECTION 6.1 THE LIGHT REACTIONS NOTES USING THE CLASS PPT FOR CHAPTER 6 PHOTOSYNTHESIS FOUND IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM CHAP 6 FILES.

Objectives:  I can explain why almost all organisms depend on photosynthesis. I can describe the role of chlorophylls and other pigments in photosynthesis.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Photosynthesis- Spinach leaf disk assay lab - pre -lab reading/ questions - Students will complete their pre-lab reading and questions.
3) Photosynthesis - spinach leaf disk assay lab - Students will work with their lab partners and will also work individually to complete Part - Basic Procedure for measuring the rate of photosynthesis in spinach leaves. Students will set up, run, make observations, record data, and form conclusions about the rate of photosynthesis in spinach leaf disks with a control (water) vs. sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) + water and + heat.
4) Wrap Up - design their Part 2 experiment for the Monday after Thanksgiving break.
5) HOMEWORK - none. Have a great break.

Objectives:  I can explain why almost all organisms depend on photosynthesis. 

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - "Write everything I know about photosynthesis" - whiteboard race
3) Intro video - TED Ed - students will watch a TED Ed video introducing them to the basics of photosynthesis and then complete 3 post video analysis questions
4) Section 6.1 - Light Reactions - students will begin taking class notes covering the light reactions in photosynthesis. Students will use a picture of photosynthesis and will describe what they see in the form of a chemical equation and the written word equation. We will take notes through Capturing Light Energy
5) Wrap Up - what are any "take aways" from today's class?  Students will individually share any "a-ha" moments or take-aways from the material covered. We also discussed what to expect for the photosynthesis lab tomorrow.
6) HOMEWORK - always study your vocabulary and notes - daily

Objectives: All learning objectives for chapter 7 cellular respiration.


1) Who's here?
2) Quick Recap of study session from this morning.
3) Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration test - students will take the Chap 7 Test covering cellular respiration.
4) Turn in completed study guide and completed Cellular Respiration POGIL
5) HOMEWORK - none

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 7 Cellular Respiration.


1) who's here?
2) Class opener - Crash course video analysis questions - students will complete the cellular respiration video analysis questions.
3) Chapter 7 Study Guide - Students will check their completed study guide. Students will turn in their study guide on test day to be graded for accuracy.
4) Test review activities - Kahoot review game, All Around the world and the completion of the Model 4 of the Cellular Respiration POGIL.
5) Wrap up - Students will ask any further questions about the test material.  Reminder of the Before School Study session on Wednesday - 11/15/23 - 7:10 - 7:50.
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY NOTES, BOOK, POGIL, CRASH COURSE VIDEO PAGE, CONCEPT MAP, STUDY GUIDE, ETC. TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday Video
3) Class Opener - review of ETC and Fermentation (two types) -
4) Crash course Cellular Respiration - Video and questions - Students will watch the 13-minute video Crash Course and complete the 14-question review handout. The handout will be completed by each individual student for a 14 pt daily grade. 
5) Learning Activity - Students will complete the Model 4 - Two Kinds of Anaerobic Respiration of their Cellular Respiration POGIL.  Students will turn in their complete POGIL document to be graded for accuracy and completion.
6) Wrap Up - discuss timeline for the remainder of the 9 weeks - chapters to be covered, potential test dates, labs, and how to prepare for the end of semester exam.
7) HOMEWORK -  Complete the Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration Study Guide

Objectives:  - I can compare lactic acid fermentation with
alcoholic fermentation.

1) Who's here?
2) Electron Transport Chain - refresher review
3) Section 7.2 - Completed taking section 7.2 notes and also covered Fermentation from section 7.1.  If absent, go to the Chapter 7 Files in Google Classroom and complete your notes.
4) Wrap up - none
5) HOMEWORK - REVIEW NOTES.  REMINDER THAT CHAPTER 7 TEST IS NEXT WEDNESDAY.

Objectives:  -I can
summarize the events of the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain and
chemiosmosis.
-I can contrast
the roles of glycolysis and aerobic respiration in cellular respiration. 

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - class discussion to review reactants, products, location - Krebs cycle. Students will have an open class discussion covering the details of Krebs cycle as a review of yesterday's class.
3) Section 7.2 - Aerobic Respiration - Students will take class note covering the electron transport chain steps. During notes we will have class discussion covering the material.
4) Learning Activity - Electron Transport Chain section of the Cellular Respiration POGIL - students will complete questions 14 - 19 covering ETC and we will then discuss as a class.
5) HOMEWORK - STUDY NOTES - EVERYDAY. 

Objectives:  - I can identify the 2 major steps of cellular
respiration.
- I can describe the major events in glycolysis.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Glycolysis steps refresh - The steps, total number of ATP, and hydrogen-carrying molecules produced will be discussed as a class and students will outline the process on the board.
3) Section 7.1 Notes-
-  Students will complete their glycolysis notes.
4) Learning Activity - Cellular Respiration - POGIL - Krebs cycle portion - Students will work individually and with lab partners to complete the Krebs Cycle portion of the POGIL learning handout.  We will go over their answers and hold class discussion.
5) HOMEWORK -  Write out, diagram, draw, flowchart, etc. - the steps of glycolysis. Make sure to include reactants, products, etc. in your analysis of the entire process.

Objectives:  I can identify the 2 major steps of cellular
respiration.
- I can describe the major events in glycolysis.
1)Who's here?
2) Happy Monday Video - Kid President - 25 Reasons to Be Thankful!
3) Class Opener - ATP - which organelle produces ATP? What is ATP and how is it used?
4) Section 7.1 - Glycolysis - Students will take class notes, have class discussion, watch a video, and add to their Cellular Respiration POGIL handout during class. At the end of the glycolysis notes, students will complete a concept map (flow chart) of the process of glycolysis. Students will complete notes covering glycolysis tomorrow.
5) Wrap Up - Review of Steps of glycolysis.
6) HOMEWORK - Study notes. Be prepared to write/ draw/ diagram the steps of glycolysis in class tomorrow.

Objectives:  I can identify the two major stages of cellular respiration.  I can describe the process of glycolysis and use a diagram to explain the steps.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Class talking prompt about energy, fuel, foods, autotrophs, and heterotrophs.
3) Cellular Respiration POGIL - students worked individually and we worked as a class to cover what Cellular Respiration is, where it occurs, and the major stages.  Students then worked individually and with partners to read information and use diagrams to describe the process of glycolysis.
4) Wrap up - Set up test date for Cellular Respiration test and discussed what to expect for the next two weeks before Thanksgiving break.
5) HOMEWORK - none

Objectives:  I can identify the three major steps of cellular respiration and describe where each occurs in a eukaryotic cell.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will discuss and share their knowledge of the following questions:  "Which organelle in our cells produces ATP?" and "What is ATP and how is it used by our cells?"
3) Chapter 7 - Cellular Respiration - Introduction to the chapter video and analysis questions - Students will watch a 25-minute video by the Amoeba Sisters on the main points and an overview of cellular respiration. During and after the video students will complete analysis questions on their video recap handout.  We will then go over the highlights of cellular respiration from the video, go over the answers to the questions, and discuss the details as a class.
4) Wrap Up - What to expect with this Chapter, the upcoming lab next week, and the date for the test as Friday, 11/10.  This will have to be checked on by Mrs. Hardy with their math teacher to make sure the test date works best for the students.  
5) HOMEWORK - none. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 5 Homeostasis and Cell Transport.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener- 5 minute Q & A 
4) Chapter 5 Homeostasis and cell transport Test - Students will take their Chapter 5 test.
5) Post Test Reflection - students will reflect on their chapter 5 before, during, and after classes, studying, labs, etc. 
6) HOMEWORK - none.  Bring books to class on Thursday to start chapter 7 Cellular Respiration.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 5 - Homeostasis and Cell transport.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - reminder of test format and how to prepare for chap 5 test tomorrow
3) Chap 5 Review Guide - students will complete the chapter 5 review guide in class and we will go over the answers for students to check and correct their answers. Students will also use this time to ask questions. Review Guide Answer key has been added to Chapter 5 files 
4) Wrap Up - Q & A about test material. Reminder there is a Review Session in the morning from 7:15 - 7:45
5) HOMEWORK - Study your class notes, vocabulary, review guide, osmosis worksheet, and cell membrane labeling to prepare for tomorrow's test.  

Objectives:  I can distinguish between passive transport and active transport. I can describe 3 types of active transport.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class Opener - Osmosis Worksheet - Students will check their Osmosis Worksheet and correct their work. 
4) Class notes- Students will take section 5.2 Active Transport notes. During notes there will be class discussion and video.
5) Wrap Up - review of active Transport notes 
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY ALL OF CHAPTER 5 NOTES.  WRITE TWO POSSIBLE TEST QUESTIONS - 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE AND 1 SHORT ANSWER QUESTION. Students will complete the review guide in class tomorrow. Test will be Wednesday. 

Objectives:  - I can distinguish between diffusion and
osmosis.



- I can explain how substances cross the
cell membrane through facilitated diffusion.





- I can explain how ion channels assist
the diffusion of ions across the cell membrane.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will be given the opportunity to go over their Egg Lab Report and ask questions before turning the completed lab report in to be graded.
3)  Class Notes -  Students will complete the Section 5.1 Passive Transport notes and will work individually to complete their Osmosis Worksheet.  
4)  Wrap up  - 3-2-1  - share 3 take aways from today's class, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing you'd like to know more about concerning passive transport and the cell membrane
5) HOMEWORK -   COMPLETE THE OSMOSIS WORKSHEET IF NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS.  

Objectives:  Types of Passive Transport
Mrs. Hardy is out today sick.

1) Who's here?
2) Osmosis Egg Lab Report - Students will turn in their completed Diffusion/ Osmosis Egg Lab Report. 
3) Section 5-1 Review - Students will use their textbooks to complete a Section 5-1 Review of Passive Transport. Students will turn the review work in at the end of class and it will be graded for correctness and completion for a daily grade.
4) HOMEWORK - none.  ALWAYS STUDY YOUR CLASS NOTES AND BE PREPARING FOR YOUR UPCOMING CHAPTER TEST.

Objectives:  I can explain how an equilibrium is
established as a result of diffusion. I can distinguish between diffusion and
osmosis.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students will check their Diffusion/ Osmosis Egg Lab results. This will be the final day. Students will work with their partners to make observations and complete the lab analysis questions.
3) Section 5.1 - Passive transport -  Students will continue covering types of passive transport by taking 5.1 class notes. During notes, class discussion, real-world examples, and relating their current Egg lab will be used to create connections and understanding of material.
4) wrap up - Students will share 2 takeaways from the class.
5) HOMEWORK - ALWAYS STUDY CLASS NOTES EVERYDAY.

Objectives: I can explain how an equilibrium is established as a result of diffusion. I can distinguish between diffusion and osmosis.

1) who's here?
2) Tornado drill
3) Class Opener - Egg Lab Check - Steps 3 and 4. Students checked their eggs after being immersed in corn syrup for 24 hours.  Students worked individually and with their partners to make observations of their egg. Then, students answered the associated lab analysis questions.  The last portion of the egg lab will be completed tomorrow during class.
4) Class Notes - Chap 5 Section 5.2 passive transport - took notes covering diffusion and osmosis and equilibrium.  Related the class notes to the egg lab and held class discussion during the notes.
5) Wrap Up - Think, Pair, Share - students shared one detail they thought about from today's lesson, paired with their lab partner and discussed their take- aways and then shared one of their thoughts with the class. 
6) HOMEWORK - none

Objectives:  I can describe and identify the structure and function of a cell membrane. I can explain how an equilibrium is established as a result of diffusion. I can distinguish between diffusion and osmosis. I can explain how substances cross the cell membrane through facilitated diffusion.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Osmosis Egg Lab Experiment - Check to see if outer shell of their raw egg has dissolved. Make observations and record it on their lab report page. 
4) Section 5.1 Notes - complete diffusion and osmosis notes, watch associated videos, and have class discussions during notes.
5) Osmosis practice worksheet - students will complete Osmosis practice problems individually and with their lab partners.
6) Wrap Up - 3 - 2- 1 Wrap up - 3 details you learned about Passive transport, 2 questions you may still have, and 1 concept you want to understand better
7) Homework - None.

Objectives:  I can describe and identify the structure and function of a cell membrane. I can explain how an equilibrium is established as a result of diffusion. I can distinguish between diffusion and osmosis. I can explain how substances cross the cell membrane through facilitated diffusion.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Osmosis Egg Lab Experiment - Check to see if outer shell of their raw egg has dissolved. Make observations and record it on their lab report page. 
4) Section 5.1 Notes - complete diffusion and osmosis notes, watch associated videos, and have class discussions during notes.
5) Osmosis practice worksheet - students will complete Osmosis practice problems individually and with their lab partners.
6) Wrap Up - 3 - 2- 1 Wrap up - 3 details you learned about Passive transport, 2 questions you may still have, and 1 concept you want to understand better
7) Homework - None.

Objectives:  I can describe and identify the structure and function of a cell membrane. I can explain how an equilibrium is established as a result of diffusion. I can distinguish between diffusion and osmosis. I can explain how substances cross the cell membrane through facilitated diffusion.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Osmosis Egg Lab Experiment - Check to see if outer shell of their raw egg has dissolved. Make observations and record it on their lab report page.  Students worked with their lab partner to complete Procedure 2 of the Egg Lab.  (If absent, get with your lab partner and discuss the details.  Please see Mrs. Hardy to make sure you have a detailed understanding of the portion of the lab you missed).
6) Wrap Up - Think, Pair, Share - students will write 1 detail about the Osmosis egg lab they connected to the material we are learning, Pair with lab partner and discuss what details they still want to understand about the egg lab, and share the pair discussion detail with the class.
7) Homework - None. 

Objectives:  I can define and describe 3 types of passive transport in cells.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Cell membrane labeling and coloring in notes - looked over cell membrane structures and functions
3) Osmosis Egg cell Lab - students set up their partner Osmosis Egg Cell lab. We discussed some pre-lab details and what to expect on Monday.
4) Wrap Up - discussed test date for next week
5) HOMEWORK - NONE.  Be kind to everyone. 

Objectives:  I can identify and describe the structures and functions of the cell membrane.

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - Energy question as related to cells and potential vs. kinetic energy refresher and what is happening on the atomic level in cells. Students will complete a Class Opener giving their definition of Energy, and will also relate potential energy vs. kinetic energy.  All details will be discussed with the class. 
3) Class Notes - Chapter 5 Homeostasis and Cell Transport Notes covering the first objective - cell membrane.  During notes students will label and color a fluid mosaic model as notes are taken. 
4) Learning Activity - Cell Membrane Skit - ACT IT Out! - Students will be assigned various cell membrane roles and will act out each part while reading their written lines.  Students will be asked questions to assess their connections to the material.
5) Wrap Up - Check IT! - Students will pick a partner and will explain the structure of a cell membrane and will relate the structure to the function and also why it is called selectively permeable.
6) HOMEWORK -  bring a sealable container for your Osmosis Egg Experiment. 

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 4.


1) Who's here?
2) Q & A - 5 minute check before taking test
3) Chapter 4 Cell Structure and Function Test - students will take their test covering chapter 4. 
4) Post- Test Reflection - students will complete a post test reflection on their before, during, and after test details.
5) Wrap Up - After students complete their test and reflection, we will wrap up class with a Happy Monday video.
6) HOMEWORK -  None.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 4 - Cell Structure and Function.


1)Who's here?
2) Class opener - check and correct Chapter 4 Study Guide. During this class opener students check and corrected their answers and used the time to ask questions and have class discussions covering the material.
3) Test Review - Class Kahoot and All Around the World review game covering material
4) Wrap up - reminder to students that a study session is being offered tomorrow morning before school.
5) HOMEWORK -  Study your labs, class notes, textbook, homework, class activities, and study guide to prepare you for the test tomorrow.  45 question test covering Sections 1 - 4 of Chapter 4.

Objectives:
I can list three structures that are present in plant cells but not in
animal cells.

- I can compare the plasma membrane, the primary cell wall, and the secondary
cell wall.

- I can explain the role of the central vacuole.

- I can describe the role of plastids in the life of a plant.

- I can identify features that distinguish prokaryotes, eukaryotes, plant
cells, and animal cells.



1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class opener - review of animal cell and plant cell parts and their functions and cell analogy project 
4) Class Notes - Complete section 4.4 Uniqueness of plant cell notes and complete plant cell coloring and labeling
5) Wrap up - discuss test that will be on Wednesday covering all sections of chapter 4
6) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 4 CELLS AND THEIR ORGANELLES STUDY GUIDE.   
CELL ANALOGY COLLAGE PROJECT IS ALSO DUE TOMORROW - TUESDAY 10/16.

Objectives: 

- I can describe the structure and function
of a cell’s plasma membrane.
- I can summarize the role of the nucleus.

- I can list the major organelles found in the cytosol and
describe their roles.

- I can identify the characteristics of mitochondria.



1) who's here?
2) Class Opener - Students presented their choices of plant cell or animal cell for their project. Students also shared their objects for their cell organelle analogies.  Feedback was given to students to ensure their choices were correct.
3) Class Notes - Students completed their section 4.3 notes covering cell organelles and their functions. 
4) Learning Activity - Students then completed their cell drawings, labeling, and coloring of the animal cell. Plant cells and their differences were also discussed.
5) Wrap Up - what to expect next week was covered. Due date for Cell Analogy Project was moved to Tuesday - 10/17. Chapter 4 test will be Wednesday. Notes for section 4.4 on plant cells will be finished Monday.
6) HOMEWORK - Work on Cell Analogy Project and study notes for Chapter 4 to prepare for Wednesday test next week.

Objectives:  
- I can list the major organelles found in the cytosol, and describe their roles.
- I can identify the characteristics of mitochondria.
- I can describe the structure and function of the cytoskeleton.

1) who's here?
2) Class Opener - Microscope Parts and Functions questions before quiz; class agenda review with students
3) Microscope Parts Labeling and Functions Quiz - students will take their quiz.  If absent, your quiz will be sent to Wednesday school to make-up.
3) Class Notes - Section 4.3 - Cell Organelles and Function - Students will complete the notes for section 4.3.  As we go through the notes, students will be identifying, labeling, and coloring an associated animal cell diagram. 
4) Wrap Up - Students will receive the Cell Analogy collage project paper and grading rubric. Students will go over the instructions for the project and a due date of Monday, 10/16/23 will be set. (if absent, please see Mrs. Hardy as soon as possible to go over the project.)
5) HOMEWORK - Work on Cell Analogy Project - Choose animal or plant cell, and think of a possible analogy for each organelle. Write down your progress on the back of your Cell Analogies Collage first page. 

Objectives: I can compare prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

- I can analyze the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, organ systems,
and organisms.   









I can describe the structure and function
of a cell’s plasma membrane.

- I can summarize the role of the nucleus.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Prokaryotic cells vs eukaryotic cells - Venn diagram and notes review; 
3) Class Notes - Began notes with microscope slides - compare prokaryote (bacteria slide) to plant and animal cell slides - made observations and share with the class. (if absent, this was completed in the section 4.2 and section 4.3 notes pages.  You can get the student guided notes from the Chapter 4 Material Files in Goggle Classroom.)completed section 4.2 and began taking notes on section 4.3 -  (if absent, please get your notes from a classmate, or see Mrs. Hardy upon your return to class to get the notes.
4)   Prokaryote Cell Coloring and analysis questions - students individually completed their Prokaryote coloring page.  (If absent, you can find the page in the Chapter 4 Material Files of Goggle classroom).

5) Wrap Up - reminder to study section 4.1 notes covering the microscope parts and their functions and study the microscope labeling page.
6) HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR MATERIAL AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE A MICROSCOPE LABELING AND PARTS FUNCTIONS QUIZ.  will be fill in the blank and matching - worth 30 points in the daily grade category.

Objectives: 








I can explain the relationship between cell shape and cell function.


- I can identify the factor that limits cell size.

- I can describe the three basic parts of a cell.

- I can compare prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class opener - review of microscope parts - quiz on Thursday for microscope labeling and parts functions
4) Chap 4 Notes and video - Section 4.2  - Introduction to cells - students took notes covering section 4.2 and participated in partner and class discussions of the objectives and material
5) Wrap Up - Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes - students watched a brief video and then completed a Venn diagram on the two different types of cells
6) HOMEWORK - none

Objectives:  All objectives for Section 4.1.

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - checked and corrected Microscope Labeling homework. Any missing HW should be completed and turned in by Tuesday, October 10.
3) Introduction to the Microscope Lab - student worked individually and together to complete the remainder of their microscope lab report conclusion and analysis questions.  If absent, please complete the report and turn it to Mrs. Hardy by Tuesday, 10/10.
4) Wrap UP - bring books and binder to class on next Tuesday.
5) HOMEWORK - NONE

Objectives:  I can identify and describe the parts of a compound light microscope.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - review of history of cells and microscope pre-lab discussion
3) Class Notes - complete the section 4.1 class notes
4) Introduction to Microscope Lab - students worked with partners to complete a microscope lab.
5) Wrap Up - microscope lab analysis and conclusion questions
6) HOMEWORK - complete the microscope labeling page. 14 pts in the daily grade category.

Objectives: 








I can name the scientists who first observed living and nonliving
cells.

- I can state the three principles of the cell theory.

- I can explain why the cell is considered to be
the basic unit of life.




1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - returned and discussed chapter 3 biochemistry test
3) Chapter 4 Cell Structure and Function Intro and Notes- Students took notes covering section 4.1 The History of Cells. Students also began introduction to microscope notes and labeling the parts of a microscope. If absent, you can print your Section 4.1 Guided notes page from the copy in Google Classroom and get your notes from a classmate, or see Mrs. Hardy before or after your return to class.
4) Wrap up - discussed functions of labeled microscope parts.
5) HOMEWORK -  none

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 3 - Biochemistry.

1) who's here?
2) Class opener - quick review - 5 minutes
3) Chapter 3 Biochemistry Test - students will take their chapter 3 test.  If absent, your test will be sent to the Wednesday morning school for make up.  If you need different accommodations, please let Mrs Hardy know.
4) Post assessment reflection - complete and turn in after your test
5) HOMEWORK - none.

No classes today. 

Homecoming celebration today.

Just remember to study for your Chapter 3 Biochemistry test that will be on Monday - 10/2/23

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 3 biochemistry.

1) who's here?
2) Class opener - check and correct chapter 3 study guide.  If absent, please show completed work to Mrs. Hardy upon return to class.
3) Macromolecules Review - reviewed using Macromolecule Activity Packet.  "Around the World" review game with gallery walk questions.
4) Wrap UP - Think, pair, share - discussed what to expect for the test on Monday. 
5)  HOMEWORK - STUDY YOUR NOTES, TEXTBOOK, STUDY GUIDE, MACROMOLECULES PACKET, ,MARSHMALLOW DEHYDRATION SYNTHESIS LAB TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST.  WILL BE FORMATTED AS MULTIPLE CHOICE, SHORT ANSWER, AND MATCHING. WORTH 55 PTS IN THE MAJOR GRADE CATEGORY

Objectives:  All objectives for Chapter 3 Biochemistry.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Checked Section 3.2 Molecules of Life Vocabulary terms HW
3) Amoeba Sisters Biomolecule video and whole class post video analysis questions
4) Macromolecule Activity Packet - complete graphic organizer for the 4 macromolecules - breaking information down into the elements, monomers, functions, and examples of each; completed a structural molecule matching activity for the 4 macromolecules
5) Wrap up - passed out study guides and reminded students about Monday morning study session before the test.
6) HOMEWORK - COMPLETE THE CHAPTER 3 BIOCHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE - USE YOUR TEXTBOOK AND YOUR NOTES TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS. WORTH 25 PTS IN THE DAILY GRADE CATEGORY.

Objectives:  I can distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. I can explain the relationship between amino acids and protein structure. I can describe the induced fit model of enzyme action. I can compare the structure and function of each of the different types of lipids. I can compare the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - checked and corrected Section 3.1 Vocabulary and section 3.1 Review questions 1 - 10 Homework
3) Class Notes - Students completed their section 3.2 Molecules of Life notes covering proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. During notes, we had class discussion and examples shared.
4) Wrap Up - Think, Pair, Share - went through the different macromolecules, their molecular structures, functions, monomers and polymers
5) HOMEWORK - Read Section 3.2 - Molecules of Life and define the 20 vocabulary terms found in bold. 20 pts in the HW category.

Objectives: I can distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. I can explain the relationship between amino acids and protein structure.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) Class Opener - Carb Lab Post- lab analysis questions, Making and Breaking of Polymers Activity - notes
4) Class Notes - students to review learning objectives and complete a carbohydrate class opener for section 3.2 - Molecules of life. Students then took notes covering the carbohydrates of section 3.2, also included a labeling of an example of each type of macromolecule being covered in this section
5) Wrap Up- reviewed the structural molecule drawings of a monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide. Students had to discuss and point out the differences between the three examples.
6) HOMEWORK - Read section 3.1 of chapter 3. Define the vocabulary terms in bold - 8 terms. Answer the section 3.1 review questions 1 - 10 on page 54.

Objectives:  I can explain the importance of carbon  bonding in biological molecules. I can summarize how large carbon molecules are synthesized and broken down.

1) Who's here?
2)Class opener -  check the making monomers and polymers HW
 - then complete Carbonhydrate Pre-lab discussion and questions 
3) Carbohydrate - Dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis lab - students will work with partners to determine, create, and assemble glucose molecules, then disaccharides, then a class polysaccharide by modeling dehydration synthesis. Students will then complete the post lab analysis questions.
If not completed in class, students will need to complete the post lab questions for HW.
4) HOMEWORK - Complete the post lab analysis questions, if not completed in class. If completed, no HW. 

Objectives: All learning objectives for section 3.1 of chapter 3.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Inorganic vs Organic?  Students had to classify different substances as inorganic or organic compounds.  Students then discussed as a class as to why each substance was one or the other.
3) Class Notes -  Took class notes covering section 3.1 Carbon Compounds of Chapter 3 Biochemistry.  During notes, students were assessed during class discussion. Students also watched a video on functional groups, and they watched a video that related to monomers, polymers, dehydration synthesis, and hydrolysis. Students analyzed each process using an example of a glucose molecule in their notes.
4) Wrap UP - Introduced Making and breaking of monomers and polymers activity. 
5) HOMEWORK - Complete the Making and Breaking of Monomers and Polymers activity.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for chapter 2 Chemistry of Life.


1) who's here?
2) Chapter 2 Test - Students took their chapter 2 chemistry of life test.  (If absent, your test has been sent to the Wednesday morning school to be made up.)  If other arrangements are needed, please let Mrs. Hardy know.
3) Post Test Assessment - students completed a posttest assessment. (If absent, you will need to complete this after taking your test.)
4) HOMEWORK - none.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life.

1) who's here?
2) Class opener - Properties of Water POGIL
3) Check and correct Chap 2 Chemistry of Life Study Guide - students checked and corrected their chapter 2 study guides
4) Kahoot! chemistry of life game and Q&A session for chapter 2 material
5) Wrap up - study session will be held in room 216 on Wednesday morning 9/20/23 for anyone who wants to attend
6) HOMEWORK - study your notes, HW, vocabulary terms, study guide, etc to prepare for your Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life test. Test will be tomorrow - 9/20/23.  

Objectives: I can describe the structure of a water molecule.
I can explain how water’s polar nature affects its ability to dissolve substances.
I can outline the relationship between hydrogen bonding and the different properties of water.
I can identify the roles of solutes and solvents in solutions.
I can differentiate between acids and bases. 

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) HW Check - check and correct sections 2.2 and 2.3 vocabulary terms
Class Opener - properties of water and water molecule structure - students will complete a partner entrance slip about water molecule structure and properties of water. We will then discuss as a class and relate it our learning objectives.
4) Class Notes - Complete notes on section 2.3 Water and Solutions. During notes students will have discussions about the material, view and complete lab demos, and watch various videos about the material.
5) Wrap Up - exit question on properties of water.
6) HOMEWORK - Complete the Chapter 2 Study guide.  Test covering chapter 2 Chemistry of Life will be Wednesday, 9/20.

Objectives: I can describe the structure of a water molecule.
I can explain how water’s polar nature affects its ability to dissolve substances.
I can outline the relationship between hydrogen bonding and the different properties of water.
I can identify the roles of solutes and solvents in solutions.
I can differentiate between acids and bases. 

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) HW Check - check and correct sections 2.2 and 2.3 vocabulary terms
Class Opener - properties of water and water molecule structure - students will complete a partner entrance slip about water molecule structure and properties of water. We will then discuss as a class and relate it our learning objectives.
4) Class Notes - Complete notes on section 2.3 Water and Solutions. During notes students will have discussions about the material, view and complete lab demos, and watch various videos about the material.
5) Wrap Up - exit question on properties of water.
6) HOMEWORK - Complete the Chapter 2 Study guide.  Test covering chapter 2 Chemistry of Life will be Wednesday, 9/20.

Objectives: I can describe the structure of a water molecule.
I can explain how water’s polar nature affects its ability to dissolve substances.
I can outline the relationship between hydrogen bonding and the different properties of water.
I can identify the roles of solutes and solvents in solutions.
I can differentiate between acids and bases. 

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday
3) HW Check - check and correct sections 2.2 and 2.3 vocabulary terms
Class Opener - properties of water and water molecule structure - students will complete a partner entrance slip about water molecule structure and properties of water. We will then discuss as a class and relate it our learning objectives.
4) Class Notes - Complete notes on section 2.3 Water and Solutions. During notes students will have discussions about the material, view and complete lab demos, and watch various videos about the material.
5) Wrap Up - exit question on properties of water.
6) HOMEWORK - Complete the Chapter 2 Study guide.  Test covering chapter 2 Chemistry of Life will be Wednesday, 9/20.

Objectives:  I can describe the structure of a water molecule.
I can explain how water’s polar nature affects its ability to dissolve substances.
I can outline the relationship between hydrogen bonding and the different properties of water.
I can identify the roles of solutes and solvents in solutions.
I can differentiate between acids and bases.

1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener -  Acids and Bases class opener. Students had to guess what substances were acids or bases and then determine how acids and bases are different - provide any physical or chemical properties.
3) Class notes - Students began taking class notes on Section 2.3 - Water and Solutions. 
4) Learning Activity - Class cohesion/surface tension demo and Properties of Water video and questions activity.
5) Wrap Up - 2 takeaways
6) HOMEWORK - Read pages 39 - 44 and define the each bold vocabulary for section 2.3 Water and Solutions.

Objectives:  I can describe the physical properties of each state of matter.
I can describe the role of reactants and products in chemical reactions.
I can explain the relationship between enzymes and activation energy. 
I can explain how oxidation and reduction reactions are linked.


1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - Chemical reactions, bonding and composition of matter recap; checked and corrected Crash Course Video Trio HW
3) Class notes - Section 2.2 Energy - Energy demo - Students took notes and we held class discussion about energy as related to chemistry and biology. 
4) Wrap Up - Ted Ed Activation Energy and Enzyme video
5) HOMEWORK - Read section 2.2 Energy in your biology textbook. Define all bold vocabulary terms - using complete sentences. Worth 12 pts in the daily grade category.

Objectives:  
1) Who's here?
2)  Class Opener – Turn in Section 2.1 Vocabulary HW. 
3) LearningActivity -  Crash Course Videos – The Nucleus, The Electron, and The Periodic Table - Students will watch the Crash Course videos using the provided links found in the Chapter 2 Chemistry of Life files. The three videos will be covering the composition of matter and covering the nucleus, electrons, chemical bonding, and the periodic table. There will be three videos and question pages that coordinate with the videos. Each video has a separate page.  The assignment will be worth 10 pts each in the daily HW grade category.
4) HOMEWORK– Complete Crash Course Videos and Questions (if not finished in class)

Objectives:  I can define matter, I can contrast covalent and ionic bonds. I can draw and label the subatomic particles in an atom.  I can differentiate between element, compound, and molecule

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - Periodic Table intro, labeling, similar properties of groups, and element search.
3) Class notes - section 2.1 Composition of matter - students took notes and held class discussion and watched learning video on chemical bonding in atoms.  
4) Wrap up - two take aways about bonding and composition of matter
5) HOMEWORK - Read section 2.1 of chapter 2 - pages 31 - 34. Define section 2.1 vocabulary terms - all bold words and use complete sentences.  Worth 18 pts in the daily grade category. 

Objectives:  I can describe how the SI system is used and its importance in science. I can complete measurements using SI units for mass, length, and volume.  I can convert between metric units using conversion factors and dimensional analysis - to set up and solve.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday 
3) Lab - Students will complete their measurement lab and will complete the post lab analysis questions and will turn in for a test grade - worth 40 points in the daily grade category
4) Wrap up - reviewed how to find the volume of an irregular solid using a graduated cylinder.
5) HOMEWORK - Bring your biology books and binders to class tomorrow.

Objectives:  I can describe how the SI system is used and its importance in science. I can complete measurements using SI units for mass, length, and volume.  I can convert between metric units using conversion factors and dimensional analysis - to set up and solve.

1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday 
3) Lab - Students will complete their measurement lab and will complete the post lab analysis questions and will turn in for a test grade - worth 40 points in the daily grade category
4) Wrap up - reviewed how to find the volume of an irregular solid using a graduated cylinder.
5) HOMEWORK - Bring your biology books and binders to class tomorrow.

Objectives: All objectives for section 1.4 - Tools and Techniques.


1)Who's here?
2) Class opener - check and correct Metric Mania HW. 
3) Learning activity and formative assessment - Students will work individually and with partners to complete a measurement lab for determining length, mass, and volume using the SI System.
4) Wrap up - due to a shortened class period, the remainder of the lab assessment will be completed Monday during class.
5) HOMEWORK - none

Objectives:  I can determine equivalence statements, conversion factors, set-up, and solve metric to metric conversions using dimensional analysis. I can describe the SI system importance and associated units and prefixes.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - check and correct Parts 1, II, and III of Metric conversion Practice 1
3) Class Notes- students will complete their class notes covering metric to metric conversions using dimensional analysis and metric measurement.
4) Learning activity - practice problems throughout the notes- metric conversions - with lab partner
5) Wrap Up - Metric Mania practice sheet - individually
6) HOMEWORK - If not completed during Wrap up, complete the Metric Mania practice sheet - worth 30 pts in the daily grade HW category. Due at the beginning of class Friday.

Objectives:  I can describe the SI System and its importance and use in the science community. I can determine metric to metric unit conversion factors, set up the problem, and solve to convert between metric to metric units and imperial(English) units.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - 2 minute refresher
3) Class Notes - Students will complete the SI system and Unit conversion notes. Throughout the notes students will have individual and whole class practice to apply the topics being discussed.  (If absent, please get your notes from a classmate, or Google classroom chapter 1 material files).
4) Wrap up - complete the Metric Conversion Practice 1
5) HOMEWORK - Complete the Metric Conversion Practice 1 (if not completed in class).  

Objectives: I can describe the importance of having the SI System of measurement.

1) Who's Here?
2) Happy Monday 
3) Class Opener -  KWL and Metric Measurement units question. Students will complete the Know and Want to know sections of their KWL in their guided notes on the metric system. We will discuss as a class, and then students will individually complete the Class opener question about metric measurement units.
4) Class Notes - Students will take notes on measurement and it's importance in science. During notes students will practice measuring length using metric units. (If absent, please get your notes from a classmate. The guided notes for SI System and Unit Conversions can be found in Chapter 1 materials file.)
5) Wrap UP - Complete Part I of the Metric Conversion Practice 1
6) HOMEWORK -  Complete sections I, II, and through #25 of III - Metric Conversion Practice 1. - Will be worth 20 pts in the daily grade HW category.

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 1 The Science of LIfe.
1)Who's here?
2) Students will take the Chapter 1 The Science of Life test - covering sections 1.1 and 1.3.  If absent, your test will be sent to the Wednesday morning test make up session.  Please contact Mrs. Hardy if the 3-day make up window cannot be met due to unforseen circumstances. 
3) Wrap up - exit slip - 3 take aways from chapter self-reflection. Students will complete a self-reflection on what worked well for them, what they could improve on, and what they need more of next chapter.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE.  Enjoy your long weekend.  

Objectives:  All learning objectives for Chapter 1 The Science of LIfe.
1)Who's here?
2) Students will take the Chapter 1 The Science of Life test - covering sections 1.1 and 1.3.  If absent, your test will be sent to the Wednesday morning test make up session.  Please contact Mrs. Hardy if the 3-day make up window cannot be met due to unforseen circumstances. 
3) Wrap up - exit slip - 3 take aways from chapter self-reflection. Students will complete a self-reflection on what worked well for them, what they could improve on, and what they need more of next chapter.
4) HOMEWORK - NONE.  Enjoy your long weekend.

Objectives:  All chapter objectives for sections 1.1 and 1.3.
1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Identifying Parts of an Experiment practice scenario using the provided worksheet (if absent, can find the worksheet in the chapter 1 files). Students worked individually and as a class to identify the parts of an experiment.
3) Learning activity - Students will be given a Chapt 1 Section 1.1 and 1.3 Study Guide to complete in class.  (worth 20 pts in the daily grade category).  If absent, you will find the study guide in the chapter 1 files.  Must complete if absent.
4) Check and correct the Chapter 1 study guide
5) Wrap Up - Class Kahoot - scientific method and characteristics of life
6) HOMEWORK - Study notes, labs, class worksheets, homework, study guide, etc. to prepare for a 40 pt test covering Chapter 1 The Science of Life - Sections 1.1 and 1.3.  Test format will be multiple choice, short answer, graphing, and essay.

·       Attendance


·       Class
Opener – Turn in completed Section 1.4 Tools and Techniques outline


·       Learning
Activity – Tools and Techniques Vocabulary and section review


·       Wrap
Up – Turn in completed Tools and Techniques Vocabulary and section review
question answers


·       HOMEWORK
– Study Sections 1.1 and 1.3 notes, vocabulary, class worksheets and practice
work – Test tomorrow covering 1.1 and 1.3 



 

·       Attendance


·       Class
Opener – How was your weekend?


·       Learning
Activity – Complete the Experimental Variables POGIL


·       Wrap
Up – Turn in completed Experimental Variables POGIL


·       HOMEWORK
– Complete Section 1.4 Tools and Techniques Outline


 

·       Attendance


·       Class
Opener – Section 1.3 Notes check


·       Learning
Activity – Complete Section 1-1 and 1-3 Active Reading


·       Wrap
Up – Turn in completed Active Reading pages


·       HOMEWORK
– None


 

·       Attendance


·       Class
Opener - Check Bio Bubble Lab Reports


·       Learning
Activity - Complete the Analyzing and Interpreting Scientific Data POGIL


·       Wrap
Up – Turn in completed POGIL


·       HOMEWORK
– Complete Section 1.3 The Study of Biology Notes.

Objectives:  I can identify and define the steps of the scientific method.  I can identify the independent variables and the dependent variables given different experiment scenarios. I can write a testable, specific hypothesis. 


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Vocab questions before quiz
3) Sections 1.1 and 1.3 Vocabulary quiz - students will take their vocabulary quiz.  Worth 25 pts in the daily grade category. (If absent, your quiz will be sent to Wednesday school. If you need different accommodations, please let Mrs. Hardy know immediately. 
4) BioBubble Lab - Students worked individually and with their lab partners to average and graph their data collected from their designed experiment. Students then worked on their post lab questions and assessment.
5) Wrap up - Go over and discuss the classwork plans for the next 4 days (when Mrs. Hardy will be out of school). There will be a sub Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday.
6) HOMEWORK - Complete the BioBubble Scientific Method Lab Report. Turn in tomorrow to sub. Substitute will have the answer key and will go over the answers with students before turning in the report. 

Objectives:  I can identify and define the steps of the scientific method.  I can identify the independent variables and the dependent variables given different experiment scenarios. I can write a testable, specific hypothesis. 

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - Section 1.3 Vocabulary Check
3) Lab - Students will work in pairs to plan, execute, and complete the experimental design portion of the Bio bubble Scientific Method Lab. Worth 25 points in the daily grade category.  (If absent, you must schedule a time with Mrs. Hardy to make up the lab.)  The data table will be graphed and analyzed by students pairs tomorrow. Then, the post lab questions and assessment will be completed individually by each student in their written lab report.
5) Wrap up -  Reviewed types of graphs and how to determine which type should be used for the lab data
6) HOMEWORK -   Study sections 1.1 and 1.3 Vocabulary terms and be prepared to take a multiple choice/ matching quiz on the terms. Quiz will be worth 25 pts in the daily grade category.

Objectives: I can outline the main steps in the scientific method. I can summarize how observations are used to form hypotheses. I can list the elements of a controlled experiment.


1) Who's here?
2) Happy Monday video
3) Class Opener - Independent Variable vs Dependent variables Scenarios Activity - Students will read 12 different experiment scenarios and will work individually and with their table partner to identify the independent variable and dependent variables for each scenario. (if absent, all students have received the document last Thursday in class.  If unable to locate it, you can reprint a copy from the Chapt 1 The Science of Life material file in this Google Classroom).
4) Notes- Complete Section 1.3 The Study of Biology class notes. (If absent, make sure to get your notes from a classmate.  You can also find the section 1.3 The Study of Biology PowerPoint presentation in our Chapt 1 The Science of Life Google Classroom material file)

5) Wrap up -  recap - class discussion of independent variables vs dependent variables and experimental design
6) HOMEWORK - Read section 1.3 and define (using complete sentences) the section 1.3 vocabulary terms in bold print.  (worth 12 pts in the daily grade category)

Objectives:  I can outline the steps of the scientific method. I can summarize how observations are used to form hypotheses.


1) Who's Here?
2) Class Opener - Check and correct "Scientific Method in Action - The strange case of beriberi and How Penicillin was discovered" homework and discuss.
3) Notes  - Begin taking class notes on Section 1.3 The Study of Biology with focus on the steps of the scientific method.
4) Wrap Up -  What to expect in class and lab on next week.
5) HOMEWORK -  none

Objectives:  I can list the characteristics of living things. I can summarize the hierarchy of organization withing complex multicellular organisms. 


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - check and correct Section 1.1 Review question HW and section 1.1 vocabulary.
3) Lab Safety/ Equipment Test - return tests and go over with students.
4) Notes - Finish taking notes on Section 1.1 - The World of Biology.
5) Scientific Method in Action - The Strange Case of BeriBeri and How Penicillin was Discovered Activity - Students will work individually and with partners to have a refresher on the Scientific Method. (If absent, the document can be found attached below and is located in the Chapter 1 Material file on the main Google Classroom page.)
6) Wrap Up - Independent variable vs Dependent Variable practice (if absent, the document can be found attached below or in the Chapter 1 Material file on the main Goggle Classroom page).
7) HOMEWORK - complete the Scientific Method in Action - The strange case of beriber and How Penicillin was Discovered - HW page- worth 10 pts in the daily grade category.

Objectives: I can identify and describe proper lab safety procedures. I can identify and describe lab equipment and its use.

1) Who's Here?
2) Class opener -  Two question review of lab equipment and lab safety
3) Lab equipment and lab safety test - students will take their lab equipment and safety test, worth 30 pts in the daily test grade category.  (If absent, you will need to make up your test per school test make-up policy.)
4) Notes- Watch Introduction to Characteristics of Life and take notes covering Section 1.1 'The World of Biology' in Chapter 1 "The Science of Life" (if absent, make sure to get your notes from a classmate)
5) Wrap-up -  Think -pair- share activity (if absent, this doesn't have to be made-up)
6) HOMEWORK - Read Section 1.1 pages 5 - 9 and write and define the section 1 vocabulary terms in bold. Complete the Section 1 Review question #s - 3-10.  15 pt daily hw grade.

Objectives: I can describe and perform proper lab safety procedures. I can identify and describe lab equipment.


1) Who's here?
2) Class Opener - Lab Safety and Equipment Kahoot - (if absent, or if you'd like to replay the class Kahoot, use the link below in attachments) and review/practice how to read a graduated cylinder
3) Notes - Began taking Section 1.1 notes covering "The World of Biology" from Chapter 1 - "The Science of Life."
4) Wrap Up - Reminder that Lab Safety/ Equipment Test format will be multiple choice and short answer - worth 30 pts in the test category.
5) HOMEWORK  - Study Biology Lab Equipment, Safety 1st, Introduction to Lab Equipment class notes, and the Flinn Lab Safety Contract to prepare for your test tomorrow.

Homework DUE Monday, 8/14 Students and parents/guardians - read and sign the 9th Biology Class Syllabus and the Flinn lab safety contravt. This will be due at the beginning of class to Mrs. Hardy.

Paper copies for students to sign will be distributed on Thursday, 8/10 at the beginning of class. An electronic copy is attached below, if needed. 
Assignment will be worth 10 Homework daily grade points for each signed document.

Objectives: I can identify and describe the use of common lab equipment. I can demonstrate and apply proper lab safety 
regulations.

1) Who's here?
2) Class opener - Students will check and correct their POGIL Safety First Lab Activity.  During this time, students will have class discussion covering lab safety procedures and scenarios. 

3) Work DUE - Students will turn in their signed Class syllabi and Flinn Lab Safety Contract

4) Notes - Students will take class notes covering the Introduction to Lab Equipment.  (If absent, please get notes from a classmate or see Mrs. Hardy).

5) Wrap Up - Lab Safety and Equipment Activity - KAHOOT! - students will use their Chromebook to log on to play a class  Kahoot using a provided game code. This Kahoot will review lab safety and equipment.

6) HOMEWORK - Lab Equipment and Lab Safety Test assigned for Wednesday 8/16. Begin studying. Test format will be matching and short answer questions.

Objectives: I can identify and describe the use of common lab equipment. I can demonstrate and apply proper lab safety regulations.

1) Who's Here?
2) Class Opener - Lab Safety and Lab Equipment Questions (if absent, you do not have to make-up the class opener)
3) Lab Equipment and lab Safety - Students will go to the biology lab and complete their Biology Lab Equipment worksheet. Students will then work with lab partners to complete the POGIL Safety-First Activity (30 pt daily grade). (if absent, you will need to make this work up. See Mrs. Hardy to schedule - Must be done within school make-up work policy rules.)
4) Introduction to Lab equipment and safety - students will take notes covering lab equipment and safety - will be completing this on Monday, 8/14. 
5) Wrap - up -  2 Take aways from today's lesson - class discussion
6) HOMEWORK - Remember to read and sign your class syllabus and Flinn Lab safety contract.