Mr. DiGiovannis Biology Lesson Plans 2009-10 (1st Semester)
Welcome to Enriched Molecular biology. This calendar is an outline of our class activities and homework.
Date
W 8/19/09 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. Ask names. For lab partners, get phone numbers.
· Can you explain to the class why you should be a group?
· What makes something alive?
· What are some challenges that Biologists face today?
· Prepare to read SQ3R
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 & 1.3 due Friday.
R 8/20/09 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
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).
Check out prairie plants pictures on Mr. Ds website.
Work Ahead: Science and Scientific method due Tuesday.
F 8/21/09 T: Define Science & Design an experiment using the scientific method (obj 2) Go over taking good notes
What is science? (CONPTT)
Scientific Method text, Mr. D & Packer Engineering
Questions for Science and the Scientific Method
How do you set up a lab?
HW: Continue Science and the Scientific Method Lab p. 33- 36 (Due Tues.- 20 pts))
M 8/24/09 T: Develop a list of life functions (obj 4)
Revisit the characteristics of life
Hierarchy of Life index cards
Lab prep for Prairie lab
Check out Mr. Ds website & Share Point
Check out prairie plants pictures on Mr. Ds website.
Did you revisit your goals?
HW: Lab pp 33- 36. Work Ahead Read & Outline Ch 2
For review, try objectives & Guided Reading p. 11& 12
T 8/25/09 T: Compare prairie to turf grass
Which is more diverse a restored prairie or a standard turf field?
Use the scientific method - Divide into 2 groups and do quadrat sampling of
prairie and turf grass.
HW: Fill out data analysis sheet for lab Can you do p. 39 in workbook?
Skim/read ch 2
Ch 1 Quiz (& prairie plants) Thursday
W 8/26/09 T: Review the vocabulary and basic concepts of chemistry (objectives
1,2,3 & 5)
Post lab for prairie lab
Class Discussion What do we remember about chemistry? p. 39 (wkbk)
Senteo pre-quiz
HW: Study for quiz over chapter 1 & p 39 (p.253 in redbook)
CH 2 readings, shampoo article p. 43 44 (Fri) (5 pts)
R 8/27/09 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. 253 has a periodic table
HW: Shampoo Article (p 43 -44) & read CH 2
F 8/28/09 T: predict what type of bonds atoms will make and describe the difference
between ionic, covalent (polar & nonpolar) & hydrogen bonds
Open House at Argonne Labs this weekend. Show proof you attended = EC
In class Write a conclusion for the Prairie Lab 10 minutes
Review Diagramming Atoms
Conductivity Apparatus Demo
Prep for lab
Finish Ch 2
Discuss Shampoo & What is an acid/base? (sect 3.2)
HW: Intro Ch 3 readings, read lab - p. 47 - 48
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M 8/31/09 T: Test how acids & bases change pH of water.
Part A of pH Buffer Lab (p. 47)
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)
T 9/1/09 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)
W 9/2/09 LATE ARRIVAL DAY OPEN HOUSE at 6:45 in the evening
Work day for projects Due to Mr. D Tuesday at 7 AM
HW: Prepare for project presentations
R 9/3/09 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. 45)
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).
F 9/4/09 T: Build models of molecules and use them for dehydration synthesis and
hydrolysis.
Modeling activity (p. 41)
HW: project & Ch 3
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T & W 9/8/ & 9/9/09 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
R 9/10/09 T: Demonstrate how to use a microscope.
Review for test look at objectives and targets
Microscope Lab pp 53- 58
HW: Study for test
F 9/11/08 T: Demonstrate mastery of Chemistry Unit
Unit 1 Test
HW: Work on microscope lab Part 1 & 2. Try Media Lab for Tuesday (HW EC)
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M 9/14/09 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.
Journal: Review your original goals. How are you doing? How did you prepare for the test? Were you successful? Will you change your approach to studying Biology as a result? How?
T 9/15/09 T: Classify cells as eukaryotic or prokaryotic (obj 2)
Recite the cell theory.
Microscope Quiz
Turn in reflection (from Monday) Do this now if necessary.
Open the Cell Theory Power point on Mr. Ds website in Class Presentations
1st Semester.
Watch Cell theory & take notes. Especially note what the scientists did.
Tomorrow sign up for jigsaw presentation (p. 67)
A study aid for the cell is to draw and label a cell or make a 3D or edible
cell model. (For edible cells, let teacher know ASAP.)
Do this until the period is over.
This is a student developed drawing or model to illustrate the cell and its components. Its purpose is so that students can study it to help identify the parts.
For a maximum of 10 points (work book p. 70)
Students will provide a drawing with all the organelles clearly labeled and clearly DRAWN. NO computer generated or copied drawings are allowed. The grade will be based on how many of the organelles are included, the neatness, and ability for the viewer to differentiate the parts. Students can make flash cards instead if they choose.
For extra credit up to 15 points total
A 3D model of the cell should be constructed. This may be done with a partner and the parts should once again represent the organelles. A key may have to be included. This cell may be edible and then students get the benefit of extra credit and food a true cell experience. For full credit at least 10 of the 13 parts should be included. The teacher must be given advance notice of this option to spread out the cell treats
HW: presentation & Ch 4 readings 4.4- 4.6. (Show by Friday for EC)
EC: Draw animal hairs or fibers by Friday (class time)
W 9/16/09 T: Identify cell parts in living cells
T: Differentiate between plant and animal cells
Review the microscope lab
Go over quizzes & review drawings
Review analogies for cell parts
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
If time discuss forensics and/or observe prokaryote slide
HW: Presentation to Hand in folder by 7:00 AM Saturday
R 9/17/09 T: Define diffusion
Continue lab cheek cells & elodea
Review lab & introduce diffusion - Ch 2 5406 (onion) 3302
Chapter 5 Obj 6 Introduce diffusion
HW: Cell lab due Monday. Cell diagram due Friday.
F 9/18/09 T: Differentiate between plant and animal cells (from Wednesday)
Finish cell lab Draw frogs blood & bacteria cells.
(chloroplasts streaming) (2255 + SEM)
Work on Organelle worksheet p. 69.
Quiz Cell, organelles & scientists Tuesday
Finish Cell Lab for Monday
Read: Work ahead Start CH 5.
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M 9/21/09 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
T 9/22/09 T: Describe how cells communicate with surrounding cells
Finish class presentations if necessary
Cell communication (ppt cell overview & communication)
Quiz cell and organelles
(chloroplasts streaming) (2255 + SEM)
Review lab & introduce diffusion - Ch 2 5406 (onion) 3302
Chapter 5 Obj 6 Introduce diffusion
HW: CH 5 5.1 & 5.2 (Objectives 1 -5) & Work on Media Lab 2 (p. 117)
W 9/23/09 T: Define diffusion and review lab
Review lab & introduce diffusion
Demo: Dialysis bag cells p. 73 If time, p. 71.
HW: Workbook pages on diffusion pp 75 & 77
R 9/24/09 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
F 9/25/09 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
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M 9/28/09 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 next week
CH 4 & 5 Test Wednesday
Interpreting Models of Passive & Active Transport
T 9/29/09 Finish chapter 5 review worksheets
HW: Study for test
W 9/30/09 TEST Chapters 4 & 5 Cell & Cell Membrane
HW: Read pp 63- 65 in workbook Do pre-lab (Enzyme lab)
Read 6.5 6.7 Enzymes
R 10/1/09 T: Determine the best conditions for Beano to work.
Enzyme lab
HW: Work on graphs for lab
F 10/2/09 T: Explain why enzymes are so critical to living organisms and how
enzymes function to hasten reactions.
Enzymes discussed. ( Worksheet)
HW: Work on lab write up
(Try worksheet)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++M 10/5/09 T: Describe the interaction between producers and consumers.
T: Explain the functioning of enzymes.
T: Describe the ATP/ADP cycle and identify properties of enzymes to
change their rate of activity.
Set up demo: Relationships between a plant and animal (p. 57)
Discuss fish (worksheet)
HW: Read 6.1 6.3 Energy
T 10/6/09 T: Explain the Laws of Thermodynamics and how they can be used.
Plant- Animal Relationship lab worksheet
Work on lab and Thermodynamics Online Activity
p. 410 (Ch 20) for objective 6 & 7
HW: Do Plant Animal lab s pp 58 59 Answer questions BTB
W 10/7/09 T: Explain photosynthesis and cell respiration and which organisms use which
processes.
District Test for Ch 1 - 6
HW: Make sure all of CH 6 is done. Begin Ch 7 (7.1 7.3) readings
Work on Energy packet pp 67 70
Conferences 10/8 & 10/9/09 No School M 10/12 Columbus Day.
T 10/13/09 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
Focus on: p 140 Energy Harvesting & Energy & Exercise 144- 145
HW: 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
W 10/14/09 Intro ppt Cellular respiration
Fill out notes hand-out to review video.
Skim 7.4 7.5. Read 7.6 & 7.7
R 10/15/09 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.79 & 80
F 10/16/09 T: Investigate the effects of yeast concentration on the rate of
fermentation.
Yeast Fermentation Lab pp 79 - 84.
EC HW for Monday: Media lab 1 & 3 or 2 p 151. EC (article)
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M 10/19 Homecoming Week Pajama Day
T: Summarize cellular respiration each of the phases, what is produced,
when, the input and output molecules
Introduce Photosynthesis video Seeing the Light
Discuss lab
Quiz Respiration
HW: work on lab report,
HW: Begin photosynthesis
T 10/20 Detective Dress up Day
T:What is chromatography?
T: Explain where photosynthesis occurs, what organisms can perform
photosynthesis and why photosynthesis is so important for life on Earth.
Chromatography and begin Power point Photosynthesis
HW: Finish photosynthesis pp 75- 78 Skim Ch 8.
W 10/21 Class Color Day Clue Character Day
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 85-90)
HW: Work on readings & lab prep
R 10/22 Undercover Agent Master of Disguise
T: Determine whether young plants or old plants photosynthesize quicker
Photo Finish Lab p 85 - 90
Work on packets in wait time
HW: Lab write up Study for test
F 10/23 Red & White Day
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.
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
Review/Compare photosynthesis and Cellular respiration. (equations)
( clear up misconceptions electrons and starting molecules)
HW: Study for test
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M 10/26 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 10/27 T: Demonstrate understanding of the Energy Unit
Test Ch 6-8
W 10/28 T: Identify the different phases of mitosis
1. Observe whitefish mitosis slide and draw one phase to scale in
workbook p. 93 (#1)
2. Post Lab Mitosis Cell Division Lab pp 93 95 Due Thurs
Answer questions. If stumped, ask Mr. D. in AM. Use text for help.
HW: For Thursday Ch 9 -> 9.1 9.3 (obj 1 -5 ) Vocab on p. 27
R 10/29 T: Identify the major characteristics of the cell cycle
T: Determine why cells stop growing and divide
Agar Block lab (pp 91 - 92) 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. 96
F 10/30 T: Review 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. 96 in workbook) & NIH CD
EC Media Lab p 189 (1 & 3) or 2 could be turned in Monday
HW: Readings
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
M 11/02/09 Quiz will be Tuesday since some kids may not have been able to get things from
their lockers
T: Describe the main components of DNA (obj 1 & 2)
Finish cancer lecture.
Check out DNA website http://207.207.4.198/pub/flash/24/menu.swf
Another DNA replication video is at (Chinese U of Hong Kong): http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~johnson/teaching/genetics/animations/dna_replication.htm
And: Cell Biology Animation site (John Kyrk)
http://www.johnkyrk.com/DNAreplication.html
HW: Skim/Read CH 13 DNA
DNA double helix (pp. 99 106)
T 11/03 T: Describe the antiparallel nature of DNA and how it affects DNA
replication.
Mini- quiz Cell cycle & Mitosis
Review DNA replication
HW: Read CH 14.1 14.4 Notes quiz (Ch 13 -14) coming
W 11/04 LATE ARRIVAL DAY
T: Describe protein synthesis
Video Protein synthesis Guide p 111
Introduce Protein synthesis presentation project
HW: Readings. Begin outline of how you will present protein synthesis
presentation
R 11/05 T: Distinguish between introns and exons in the processing of RNA transcript.
Work on Web tutorial 14.2 & 14.3
Video and work on presentation
HW: Review Chapter 14 & work on protein synthesis presentation
F 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.
CH 13 14 Vocab quiz
Look at DNA-> mRNA -> protein synthesis sequence and effects of
mutations (pp 107 -109).
Some presentation prep time
HW: Finish reading ch 14 14.5 & 14.6 and all ancillary readings.
Review strawberry DNA extraction procedure (p 97).
Applying your knowledge Qs p 261 & 283 for review (Tuesday)
A review guide will be on sharepoint by Saturday AM
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M 11/09/09 T: Review the cell cycle and how the lac operon works.
T: Explain how DNA is extracted from a strawberry what does each step
do at the molecular level in the extraction?
Review DNA & mutation worksheet/lab
Discuss DNA regulation
HW: Finish presentation. To review, do the objectives and guided readings.
Review your objectives.
Media Lab ?
T 11/10 T: Explain protein synthesis from DNA to protein
T: Explain the need for meiosis and compare & contrast it with mitosis
Introduce meiosis unit?
Present to lab groups the model of protein synthesis
HW: Study for unit test ch 9, 13, & 14
W 11/11 Thank a Veteran today
T: Demonstrate understanding of cell cycle & protein synthesis unit
Test today
HW: For Friday Read Chapter 10. Know vocab and read for objective answers. (Try notes or guided readings to help.)
R 11/12 T: Describe the difference in meiosis between males and females
HW: Study for meiosis ch 10 quiz Friday
F 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
Food drive bring in 3 items (because its a good thing, but +3 EC)????
BEFORE SCHOOL MONDAY - WEDNESDAY
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M 11/16 T: Use the language of genetics
Finish meiosis model & discuss target
Introduce Mendel & Genetics (via a slide show)
HW: Begin chapter 11 readings (objectives 1 5)
Please bring items for the food drive through Wednesday.
T 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
Ch 10 Quiz
Introduce pedigree project (p. 131 wkbk)
Set up lab p. 113
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.
W 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 127 -130
Genetics problems worksheet ?
HW: Finish Pedigree Lab
Read Family Reunion in a Dish pp 113 - 118
R 11/19 T: Solve problems to explain genetic crosses of: codominance, incomplete
dominance, multiple alleles and 2 gene crosses.
Introduce karyotype activity p 123.
Go over notes/lecture for target
Work on genetics worksheets
Collect data for seed lab
HW: Begin reading chapter 12
Work on Genetics worksheets
F 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)
M 11/23 T: Describe X-linked inheritance and solve X-linked problems
M & M lab
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.
T 11/24 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
Try p 246 247 (Ch 12) Genetics Problems for review
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 (work book p. 107)
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 11/25 Thanksgiving Break Happy Birday But seriously be thankful for Gods numerous blessings.