Mr. DiGiovannis Biology Lesson Plans 2008-09 (1st Semester)
Welcome to Enriched Molecular biology. This calendar is an outline of our class activities and homework.
Date
T 8/19/08 T: Define Biology and describe why it is important to acquire a basic
knowledge of Biology (obj 1, 2 & 3))
Index Card On front of the card ONLY please list:
1. Last Name, First Name
2. Parents (last names)
3. Phone number where I can reach parent during school day & home
4. List Book number and any problems about the books condition.
5. List school activities & things I should know about you (background &
how to teach & motivate you best)
6. What question do you want to know the answer to that we can discover
this year?
7. Anything else youd like to share?
Class activities pass out books, policy sheets, & workbook
Discuss:
· What is your lab group?
· Find 3 other people whose words match yours as a Biological grouping well study this year.
· Can you explain to the class why you should be a group?
· What are some challenges that Biologists face today?
HW: Get policy sheet, lab safety sheet, & field trip form signed. Fill out goals. Work ahead: Read & outline (write notes) for chapter 1 ESPECIALLY section 1.2 & 1.3due Thursday.
W 8/20/08 T: Define Science & Design an experiment using the scientific method (obj 2)
What is science? (CONPTT)
Scientific Method text, Mr. D & Packer Engineering
How do you set up a lab? Pasteurs demo as an example.
Prepare to read SQ3R
HW: Read and outline chapter 1. (For Thurs) Continue Science and the Scientific Method Lab p. 33- 36 (Due Fri.)
R 8/21/08 T: Develop a list of life functions (obj 4)
Revisit the characteristics of life
Go over taking good notes
Hierarchy of Life index cards
Questions on Science and the scientific method lab due Friday
Designing the experiment hand-out (only hand washing)
Prep for Prairie walk p. (hierarchy of Biology & scientific method)
HW: Lab (20 pts).
Work Ahead Read & Outline Ch 2
F 8/22/08 T: Describe the hierarchy of living things using the prairie as an example
(obj 4).
Know characteristics of prairie and be able to identify dominant prairie
plants
Rain plan Finish Designing an experiment, discuss life properties & hierarchy of life & introduce CH 2-
Prairie Objectives:
1. What are good conditions for prairie growth?
2. What are unique characteristics about the prairie?
3. Describe native habitat restoration and some of its methods.
4. Be able to identify some prairie plants
Go to the prairie listen to teacher for prairie characteristics & restoration
HW: Work on prairie labp.37 (10 pts), review chapter 1
Check out prairie plants pictures on Mr. Ds website.
For review, try objectives & Guided Reading p. 11& 12
Work Ahead: Begin ch 2 rdgs
M 8/25/08 T: Review the vocabulary and basic concepts of chemistry (objectives
1,2,3 & 5)
Observe Pasteurs Demo, Hand washing demo & prairie plants
Class Discussion What do we remember about chemistry?
p. 39 (wkbk)
Senteo pre-quiz
HW: Study for quiz over chapter 1 (Tuesday) & p 39
CH 2 readings, shampoo article p. 43 44 (Wed) (5 pts)
T 8/26/08 T: Describe and draw an atom.
QUIZ
Diagramming atoms and Bonding (molecules)
Continue Class Discussion What do we remember about chemistry?
Chemistry Group Work - Diagram Atoms & Bonding
Try Web Tutorial 2.1- Authors website
Redbook p. 219 has a periodic table
HW: Shampoo Article & read CH 2
W 8/27/07 T: predict what type of bonds atoms will make and describe the difference
between ionic, covalent (polar & nonpolar) & hydrogen bonds
Review Diagramming Atoms
Conductivity Apparatus Demo
Prep for lab
Finish Ch 2
Discuss Shampoo & What is an acid/base? (sect 3.2)
HW: Finish Ch 2 readings, read lab - p. 47 - 48
R 8/28/08 T: Test how acids & bases change pH of water.
Part A of pH Buffer Lab (p. 35)
Using Data Studio (computer)
For review purposes you may want to try the Guided Readings &
Objectives for CH 2
Pick groups for Macromolecule project
HW: Lab graph & Work ahead- Read CH 3 (be an expert in your macromolecule group)
F 8/29/08 T: Test how do acids and bases affect the pH of living tissues.
Introduce Macromolecule project (hand-out + p 49)
pH Buffer Lab Part B
HW: Work on graphs (make sure to keep them proper)
Enjoy the Last Fling!!!
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M 9/1/08 NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
T 9/2/08 T: Explain the importance of shape (of molecules) for life (p.29 text)
T: Describe how acid rain forms and its effects.
T: Identify positive test results for reagent tests of macromolecules
Post Lab
Teacher
demonstrates reagent tests - Food Lab Demo (p. 33)
EC Food tests from lab
HW: Finish lab write up. (work on CH 3)
Lab Conclusions include: (check out lab report hand-out)
1. Answer the purpose question (discuss hypothesis if applicable)
2. Provide evidence from the lab to support your answer.
3. Discuss uncertainty/error.
4. Compose a question to clear up uncertainty or for further study (reflection).
W 9/3/08 LATE ARRIVAL DAY OPEN HOUSE at 6:45 in the evening
Work day for projects Due to Mr. D Friday at 7 AM
HW: Prepare for project presentations
R 9/4/08 T: Build models of molecules and use them for dehydration synthesis and
hydrolysis.
Modeling activity (p. 41)
HW: project & Ch 3 (3.1 3.4)
F 9/5/08 T: List the four types of large organic molecules and properties of each
(Obj 5)
Presentations Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids (fill out chart on p.
51 & know Beyond Essential Compounds p. 49)
HW: Finish reading/outlining Ch 3 & study for test (next Wednesday)
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M 9/8/08 T: List the four types of large organic molecules and properties of each
(Obj 5)
Presentations Nucleic Acids, Electrolytes, Vitamins
HW: Study for test
T 9/9/08 T: Demonstrate how to use a microscope.
Review for test look at objectives and targets
Journal check: Have notes & targets ready to be checked by Mr. D during the test. Write a journal entry tonight: How did/will you prepare for the test? What do you need more help in studying (what is weakest/hardest for you now)? (20 points HW)
Microscope Lab pp 53- 58
HW: Study for test
W 9/10/08 T: Demonstrate mastery of Chemistry Unit
Unit 1 Test
HW: Work on microscope lab Part 1 & 2
R 9/11/08 T: Use the microscope to estimate an objects size.
Identify features of hair.
Forensics???
HW: Finish microscope lab. Cells Ch 4 sect 4.1 4.3. Prepare for microscope quiz.
F 9/12/08 T: Classify cells as eukaryotic or prokaryotic (obj 2)
Recite the cell theory.
Cell theory
Introduce cell organelle jigsaw presentation (p. 67)
Review measuring with the microscope
Microscope Quiz
If time discuss forensics and/or observe prokaryote slide
HW: presentation & Ch 4 readings 4.4- 4.6.
EC: Draw animal hairs or fibers by Tuesday (class time)
M 9/15/08 T: Identify cell parts in living cells
T: Differentiate between plant and animal cells
Go over quizzes & drawings (in cells- pictures)
Please write micrometer (μm) correctly!!
Begin research for presentation & work on cell lab
Cell lab (pp 61 - 66) red and white onion and presentation research
Analogies for cell parts
HW: Presentation to Hand in folder by 7:00 AM
Wednesday
T 9/16/08 T: Define diffusion
Continue lab cheek cells
(chloroplasts streaming) (2255 + SEM)
Review lab & introduce diffusion - Ch 2 5406 (onion) 3302
Chapter 5 Obj 6 Introduce diffusion
HW: Cell lab due Friday. Cell diagram due Thursday.
W 9/17/08 T: Describe the structure and function of cell organelles
View class power point presentation & discuss
Fill out table pp & 69 - 70
HW: Study cell organelle functions
R 9/18/08 T: Differentiate between plant and animal cells (from Monday)
Finish class presentations if necessary
Finish cell lab Draw frogs blood & bacteria cells.
Dont forget: Media labs and cell models
Work on Organelle worksheet p. 69.
Quiz Cell, organelles & scientists Friday
Finish Cell Lab for Friday
Read: Finish Ch 4
F 9/19/08 T: Describe how cells communicate with surrounding cells
Cell communication (ppt cell overview & communication)
Quiz cell and organelles
HW: CH 5 5.1 & 5.2 (Objectives 1 -5) & Work on Media Lab 2 (p. 117)
M 9/22/08 Homecoming Week Pajama Day
T: Define diffusion and review lab
(chloroplasts streaming) (2255 + SEM)
Review lab & introduce diffusion - Ch 2 5406 (onion) 3302
Demo: Dialysis bag cells p. 73
HW: Workbook pages on diffusion pp 75 & 77
T 9/23/08 Twin Day
T: Describe osmosis and diffusion and how they affect cell membranes.
T: Predict movement of molecules through a membrane using terms
hypertonic, hypotonic & isotonic (obj 7)
Review Diffusion Demo
Review structure of cell membrane and function of each
Work on diffusion concept worksheets
HW: Work ahead on readings (5.3 & 5.4) & workbook
Finish worksheets from class, prep for lab egg lab 79 - 81
W 9/24/08 Class Colors Day
T: Predict movement of molecules through a membrane.
Egg Osmosis Lab
HW: Finish egg lab Read 5.3 active & passive transport (obj 6)
HW: Read 5.4 (obj 8 & 9) Finish Diffusion worksheet
R 9/25/08 Character Day (Mr. D is at a conference)
T: How do large molecules get into cells and how do molecules/ions at
lower concentration enter cells?
Review lab, diffusion concepts, models of passive & active transport wkst
Work on Krogh review sheets
District Assessment AND Ch 4 -5 test soon next Tuesday
Interpreting Models of Passive & Active Transport
F 9/26/08 Red & White Day Half Day Institute
Finish chapter 5 Finish chapter 5 review worksheets
HW: Study for test (Tuesday) Enjoy Homecoming!!!
M 9/29/08 T: Describe the interaction between producers and consumers.
Set up demo: Relationships between a plant and animal
Enzymes discussed. ( Worksheet)
HW: Read 6.1 6.3 Energy Work ahead for Wed read 6.5 6.7 Enzymes
T 9/30/08 TEST Chapters 4 & 5 Cell & Cell Membrane
After test observe the Plant-animal demo
W 10/1/08 Late Arrival Day
T: Explain why enzymes are so critical to living organisms and how
enzymes function to hasten reactions.
Introduce Enzyme lab 1
Enzymes discussed. ( Worksheet)
Plant- Animal Relationship lab worksheet
HW: Do pre-lab (Enzyme lab), answer questions BTB
Read 6.5 - 6.7 Enzymes (Try worksheet)
R 10/2/08 T: Determine the best conditions for Beano to work.
Enzyme lab
HW: Work on graphs for part 1 data
F 10/3/08 T: Explain the Laws of Thermodynamics and how they can be used.
Work on lab and Thermodynamics Online Activity
HW: Work on lab write up
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M 10/6/08 T: Explain the functioning of enzymes.
T: Describe the ATP/ADP cycle and identify properties of enzymes to
change their rate of activity.
Post lab
p. 410 (Ch 20) for objective 6 & 7
HW: Make sure all of CH 6 is done. Begin Ch 7 (7.1 7.3) readings
T 10/7/08 T: Students will know the main events of glycolysis, Kreb cycle,
and electron transport system
Watch Cellular Respiration video
HW: Read 7.1 7.3 (For Thursday)
W 10/8/08 District Assessment CH 1 6
Intro ppt Cellular respiration
Fill out notes hand-out to review video if time.
HW: Begin 7-1 Energy Transfer hand-out (wkbk p 61- 64)
Skim 7.4 7.5. Read 7.6 & 7.7
Focus on: p 140 Energy Harvesting & Energy & Exercise 144- 145
R 10/9/08 T: Explain why fermentation is performed in certain cells, where and
when it occurs, what compounds are required and what compounds are
generated (obj 3).
Finish notes hand-out
Pre-lab Destination Fermentation p.71
Finish p 61 - 64 Energy Transfer hand-out (workbook)
HW: Work on Energy Transfer hand-out (Due Thurs)
Read Distance Running
Write a summary including:
1. Differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration
2. What is VO2 max?
3. What does the body use for energy when?
4. How to train for and run a marathon
5. How to determine an athletes pulse
Anything else of interest to you
F 10/10/08 T: Investigate the effects of yeast concentration on the rate of
fermentation.
Yeast Fermentation Lab pp 71- 76. See yesterday for HW
EC HW for Thursday: Media lab 1 & 3 or 2 p 151. EC (article)
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M 10/13/08 Columbus Day No school
T 10/14 & W 10/15/08 No School Conferences. Please accompany your parents
R 10/16 T: Summarize cellular respiration each of the phases, what is produced,
when, the input and output molecules
Finish and review cell respiration p 65
Discuss lab
Discuss lab/Long Distance running article
HW: work on lab report
HW: Finish Reading Ch 7 and begin photosynthesis
F 10/17 T:What is chromatography?
T: Explain where photosynthesis occurs, what organisms can perform
photosynthesis and why photosynthesis is so important for life on Earth.
Quiz Respiration
Introduce Photosynthesis video Seeing the Light
Chromatography and begin Power point Photosynthesis
HW: Work on photosynthesis pp 67- 69 (1/2 hour) Skim Ch 8.
M 10/20/08 T: Explain why photosynthesis is broken down into two different stages
and what each of the reactions achieves.
T: List what compounds are (or are not) required as starting materials for
photosynthesis and what compounds are generated.
Discuss photosynthesis
Lab prep ( pp 77-82)
HW: Work on readings & packet & lab prep
T 10/21/08 T: Determine whether young plants or old plants photosynthesize quicker
Photo Finish Lab p 77 - 82
Work on packets in wait time
HW: Plant packets due & lab write up Study for test
W 10/22/08 T: Review the process of photosynthesis focusing on the Calvin cycle (obj
6 &7)
Review photosynthesis and the Calvin cycle
T: Explain why plants have problems dealing with water loss and
temperature and describe two mechanisms plants have evolved to deal
with these problems.
Review/Compare photosynthesis and Cellular respiration. (equations)
( clear up misconceptions electrons and starting molecules)
HW: Study for test
R 10/23/08 T: What are the best conditions for finishing a marathon?
Run marathon lab on LEAP computer
1st place 12 points Lab excused (per 2 people)
2nd place 10 points Lab excused (+2 pts if lab is done)
3rd place Lab excused (can do lab for 10 pts)
All other finishers +1 on lab
F 10/24/08 T: Demonstrate understanding of the Energy Unit
Test Ch 6-8
M 10/27/08 T: Determine what is different about a slide of onion cells.
Exploratory lab onion root tip cells
Review test
HW: Read sect 9.4 & 9.5 (obj 6 -9) Vocab on p. 27
T 10/28/08 T: Identify the different phases of mitosis
1. Observe whitefish mitosis slide and draw one phase to scale in
workbook p. 85 (#1)
2. Post Lab Mitosis Cell Division Lab pp 85 87 Due Wed
Answer questions. If stumped, ask Mr. D. Use text for help.
HW: For Thursday Ch 9 -> 9.1 9.3 (obj 1 -5 ) Vocab on p. 27
Post lab questions for Wed
W 10/29 T: Identify the major characteristics of the cell cycle
Review cell cycle & mitosis
Compare & contrast plant and animal cell divisions (Power Point)
Be sure to read pp 184 -185 & pp 72 -73
Introduce Cancer (p. 88 in workbook) & NIH CD
EC Media Lab p 189 (1 & 3) or 2 could be turned in Monday
HW: Readings
R 10/30 Mr. D is absent Thursday and Friday
T: Determine why cells stop growing and divide
Agar Block lab (pp 83 - 84) 1 per group due at end of hour
Check out web site:
www.nobel.se/medicine/educational/2001/cellcycle.html
HW: Read & Study Do Cell Growth & Cancer wkst (p.88)
F 10/31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN
T: Review the cell cycle &
T: Describe the antiparallel nature of DNA and how it affects DNA
replication.
Mini- quiz Cell cycle & Mitosis
Check out DNA website http://207.207.4.198/pub/flash/24/menu.swf
HW: Read CH 13 DNA
DNA double helix (pp. 91 96)
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M 11/03/08 T: Explain how cancer develops & how cancer cells differ from normal
cells.
Review DNA replication
Lecture/Discuss Cancer and cell cycle
HW: Read CH 14.1 14.4 Notes quiz (Ch 13 -14) For Friday
T 11/04 T: Describe protein synthesis
Video Protein synthesis
Introduce Protein synthesis presentation project
Another DNA replication video is at: http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~johnson/teaching/genetics/animations/dna_replication.htm
HW: Readings. Begin outline of how you will
present protein synthesis presentation Review strawberry DNA extraction procedure (p 89).
W 11/05 LATE ARRIVAL DAY
T: Explain how DNA is extracted from a strawberry what does each step
do at the molecular level in the extraction?
P 89 90 in workbook
Work on Web tutorial 14.2 & 14.3
HW: Review Chapter 14 & work on protein synthesis presentation
R 11/06 T: Look at a code of DNA and determine the protein that will be translated
Predict how a mutation will affect a protein.
Look at DNA-> mRNA -> protein synthesis sequence and effects of
mutations (pp 97 -99).
Some presentation prep time
HW: Finish presentation. Protein synthesis - Monday. To review, do the objectives and guided readings.
Applying your knowledge Qs p 261 & 283 for Friday
F 11/07 T: Review the cell cycle and how the lac operon works.
Review DNA & mutation worksheet/lab
Discuss DNA regulation
Notes quiz
HW: Finish reading ch 14 14.5 & 14.6 and all ancillary readings.
Review your objectives.
Media Lab ?
=+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++M 11/10/08 T: Explain protein synthesis from DNA to protein
T: Explain the need for meiosis and compare & contrast it with mitosis
Present to lab groups the model of protein synthesis
Introduce meiosis unit.
HW: Study for unit test ch 9, 13, & 14
T 11/11 T: Demonstrate understanding of cell cycle & protein synthesis unit
HW: For Thursday Read Chapter 10. Know vocab and read for objective answers. (Try notes or guided readings to help.)
W 11/12 T: Describe the difference in meiosis between males and females
HW: Study for meiosis ch 10 quiz Friday
Homework quiz Thursday
R 11/13 T: Make a model to show the process of meiosis.
Make a model in class out of yarn to show the process of
Meiosis
Notes Quiz (HW grade)
HW: CH 10 See above
F 11/14/08 T: Use the language of genetics
Finish meiosis model & discuss target
Chapter 10 (quiz grade)
Introduce Mendel & Genetics (via a slide show)
HW: Begin chapter 11 readings (objectives 1 5)
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M 11/17 T: Students should be familiar with the language of Genetics and use it
comfortably. Students will use the language of genetics to describe a cross
Introduce pedigree project (p. 119 wkbk)
Set up lab p. 101
1. Give/describe genotypes
2. Give/describe phenotypes
3. Perform a cross and predict outcomes of genotypes and phenotypes
Go over Pedigree Project
Alternative assignment for Pedigree Project DO BOTH MEDIA LABS for chapter 11 & 12. (p 228 & 248)
Please let me know ASAP if you are doing the alternative assignment.
HW: Work on Genetics Probability worksheet
Continue reading chapter. Food drive bring in 3 items (because its a
good thing, but +3 EC)
BEFORE SCHOOL TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY
T 11/18 T: Given phenotypes for a trait, students will demonstrate how to set up a
pedigree to determine unknown genotypes.
Finish probability worksheet
Self-quiz
Check on plants need water?
Work on Pedigree Studies Lab pp 115 -118
Genetics problems worksheet ?
HW: Finish Pedigree Lab
Read Family Reunion in a Dish pp 101 - 106
W 11/19 T: Solve problems to explain genetic crosses of: codominance, incomplete
dominance, multiple alleles and 2 gene crosses.
Introduce karyotype activity p 111.
Go over notes/lecture for target
Work on genetics worksheets
Collect data for seed lab
HW: Begin reading chapter 12
Work on Genetics worksheets
R 11/20 T: Continue 2 gene crosses. Define epistasis.
2 gene crosses and Labradors (epistasis)
A good internet karyotype activity is at: http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/activities/karyotyping/karyotyping.html
Work on genetics worksheets and karyotypes
HW: Finish activities 2 gene cross & Ch 12 due Friday. Karyotype due Monday (with analysis, it would be good to have karyotype Friday)
F 11/21/08 T: Describe X-linked inheritance and solve X-linked problems
Collect data for the seed lab.
Discuss abnormalities of karyotypes (power point).
Introduce sex-linked inheritance (p. 113).
Open note HW quiz CH 11 & 12 (with 2 gene cross)
HW: Finish karyotype activity. Read and try p. 33.
Genetics Review Sheet Review sheet due.
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M 11/24/08 T: Interpret a karyotype to determine a patients sex and any chromosomal
abnormalities. (Describe nondisjunction and its impact on genetic
disorders.)
T: Student will observe a karyotype and recognize multifactorial problems, polygenic and non-mendelian types of inheritance.
Discuss karyotypes in class turn in at end of period
HW: Work on lab due Tuesday
T 11/25/08 T: Determine the genotypes and phenotypes of the Fast Plant seeds
T: How do scientists determine if their data is good?
Go over statistics for lab Chi Square Test
In notes do Chi square for both sets of data
Review CH 11 & 12
Discuss PGD and identify ethical questions that this procedure raises.
Journal writing for PGD
Discuss lab results and statistical analysis
Introduce Brochure Activity Genetic Disorders pp 121- 122
HW: Review for test. Collect pedigree data (lab is page 119)
W 11/26 F -11/28 Thanksgiving Break
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M 12/01/08 T: Complete a family pedigree
Work Day Work on Pedigree Chart & Bifold Brochure p. 121
30 points (lab)
Sign up for topics ASAP 1 per class.
For brochure templates click on help, type in brochure and then download desired template OR set up columns in Word.
For review, try genetics problems at end of chapter 11.
HW: Alternate Project due Tuesday
Either Pedigree project or Bifold brochure is due Tuesday. The other will be due Friday.
T 12/02 Class discussion PGD & Genetic Engineering
Show insulin slides
HW: Study for test
W 12/03 T: Investigate genetic disorders and their causes.
Genetics Unit Test CH 11, 12 (50 points)
Work on Bi-fold brochure
T 12/13/08 Per 1 & 2 Finals
W 12/14/08 Per 3 & 4 Finals