​Week 27: March 9 - 13
Monday
  • Homework Check – All Eight Flashcards
  • ACT Science Question of the Day
  • Slides: Transcription and Translation (Protein Synthesis)
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Transcription & Translation/Protein Synthesis
  • Handouts
    • Transcription and Translation – Practice Worksheet
    • Quiz – Flashcard Hunt
Monday Homework – 1) Complete the Flashcard Hunt Quiz – instructions found on the Canvas assignment; 2) Earthworm dissection is tomorrow. Those participating in the hands-on dissection lab will need to have watched the earthworm dissection video and completed the Earthworm Dissection Questionnaire.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check – Flashcard Hunt Quiz
  • Dissection: Earthworm
Tuesday Homework – 1) Complete the lab handout for Earthworm Dissection (hands-on or alternative); 2) Upload your 80% and above Protein Synthesis Race results to the Bioman Interactives website; 3) If you are participating in tomorrow’s hands-on Crayfish Dissection, make sure you watch the accompanying video and complete the Crayfish Dissection Questionnaire.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check – Earthworm Dissection and Protein Synthesis Race Upload
  • Dissection: Crayfish
Wednesday Homework – Complete the lab handout for Crayfish Dissection (hands-on or alternative).

ThursdayThursday Homework – Complete the blue Translating DNA–Creature Coding handout.

Friday
  • Homework Check – Translating DNA–Creature Coding
  • Activity: Translating DNA – Creature Coding
Weekend Homework – Complete the yellow Transcription and Translation Worksheet

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​Week 26: March 2 - 6
Monday Monday Homework – Complete your data analysis for Bio Test 8.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check – Data Analysis: Bio Test 8
  • Lab Books Due – Content for Bio Test 8
  • Bio Test 8 (DNA Structure and Replication, Meiosis, Crossing Over, Mutation)
  • Optional Quiz – Structure of DNA
  • Learn.Genetics Interactive: Transcribe and Translate a Gene
Tuesday Homework – None.

Wednesday
  • Lab Book Content Check
  • Review – Bio Test 8
  • Aspire Science Question of the Day
  • Slides: Transcription and Translation (Protein Synthesis)
    • Types of RNA
  • Handouts
    • Flashcard Template
    • From DNA → to mRNA (Transcription) → to Proteins (Translation)
    • Universal Genetic Codon Chart
Wednesday Homework – Complete the first four flashcards, using the instructions on the Canvas assignment (Transcription, mRNA, rRNA and Codons).

Thursday
  • Homework Check – Transcription, mRNA, rRNA and Codons Flashcards
  • Lab Books – Grade Disputes​
  • Aspire Science Question of the Day​
  • Flashcards: Protein Synthesis
  • Bioman Interactive: Protein Synthesis Race
Weekend Homework – Complete the last four flashcards, using the instructions on the Canvas assignment (Translation, tRNA, Anticodons, Proteins). [If you "locked in" last night and did all eight flashcards, you rock . . . and you have no weekend homework!]

Friday
  • No School – Teacher Professional Development
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​Week 25: February 23 - 27
Monday
  • Homework Re-Check – Outcome of Mutation
  • Slides: DNA Structure and Replication
    • Gif: DNA Replication
    • Video: Computer Generated DNA Replication
  • Slides: Meiosis
    • Handout – Meiosis
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Meiosis
      • Diploid, Haploid, Chromosome, Gene, Homologous, Gamete, Fertilization, Crossing Over
Monday Homework – Review and understand how crossing over occurs during Prophase I. You will have an activity tomorrow that will test that understanding.

Tuesday
  • Activity – Crossing Over with Pop Beads
    • Handout – Crossing Over with Pop Beads
Tuesday Homework – 1) Complete the Crossing Over with Pop Beads handout; 2) Review Meiosis phases - you'll be drawing the whole thing (both divisions) on the tables tomorrow.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check (end of class) – Crossing Over with Pop Beads
  • Activity – Meiosis Chalk Models
Wednesday Homework – In your lab book, write four major ideas or important points from each of these four Biointeractive videos: The Chemical Structure of DNA [3:24], Building Blocks of DNA [0:27], Paired DNA Strands [1:18], Human Chromosomes [0:47]. 

Thursday
  • Homework Check – Bioactive Videos: Four Major Ideas
  • Handout: Data – Bio Test 8 (DNA Structure & Replication, Meiosis)
  • Slides: Meiosis
    • Meiosis Review, Fertilization, Mutation
  • Review Slides – Crossing Over
    • Whiteboard Quiz
Thursday Homework – Quizizz: Structure of DNA (Upload 100% score to Canvas assignment)

Friday
  • Homework Check - Quizizz: Structure of DNA
  • Handout: Lab Book Checklist – Content for Bio Test 8
  • Meiosis Review Game - What Is the Answer? What Is the Question?
  • Bio Test 8 Test Prep Session
Weekend Homework – Bio Test 8 is this coming Tuesday, so maybe do what you need to get ready?
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​Week 24: February 16 - 20
Monday
  • No School – Presidents Day
Tuesday
  • Slides: DNA Structure and Replication
    • DNA Discovery
      • Video: The DNA Double Helix Discovery
      • Video: Rosalind Franklin
      • Rap Video: Watson & Crick vs Rosalind Franklin
    • DNA Structure
      • Nucleotides, Nitrogen Bases, Sugar-Phosphate Backbone, Hydrogen Bonds
Tuesday Homework: Review and study the structure of DNA, especially the nitrogen base pairings. There will be a 5-minute timed DNA Replication Interactive tomorrow.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check – Gizmo DNA Structure Interactive
  • Slides: DNA Structure and Replication
    • DNA Structure
      • Nucleotides, Nitrogen Bases, Sugar-Phosphate Backbone, Hydrogen Bonds
  • Lab Book Quiz – Nitrogen Bases
  • Handout – Quiz: Structure of DNA (yellow)
Wednesday Homework – Complete the yellow quiz - Structure of DNA

Thursday
  • Homework Check – Structure of DNA Quiz
  • Interactive: The Outcome of Mutation
    • Handout: The Outcome of Mutation (salmon)
Thursday Homework – Complete the Outcome of Mutation Canvas assignment.

Friday
  • Homework Check – Outcome of Mutation
  • Slides: DNA Structure and Replication
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: DNA Replication
      • Helicase, DNA Polymerase, Primase, Lipase, Leading & Lagging Strands​
Weekend Homework – None.
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​Week 23: February 9 - 13
Monday
  • Canvas Assignment – Asexual Reproduction
Monday Homework: Complete your Data Analysis for Bio Test 7 (tomorrow!).

Tuesday
  • Homework Check – Data Analysis / Bio Test 7
  • Lab Books Due – Content for Bio Test 7
  • Bio Test 7 (Mitosis, Homeostasis, Organ Systems)
  • Canvas Assignment – Asexual Reproduction
  • Quizizz – Asexual Reproduction
    • Must score 100% for full lab book credit.
Tuesday Homework: None.

Wednesday
  • Lab Book Content Check
  • Review – Bio Test 7
  • Review - Structure of DNA
Wednesday Homework:  1) Make sure your Asexual Reproduction explanation, examples, etc. are complete and in your lab book according to the Canvas assignment; 2) Review the structure of DNA so you can complete your DNA models tomorrow.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: ​Asexual Reproduction Assignment and Quizizz (100%)
  • Lab Books – Grade Disputes​
  • DNA Models
Weekend Homework: None.

Friday
  • No School – Teacher Compensation​
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​Week 22: February 2 - 6
Monday
  • Slides: Organ Systems
Monday Homework: Define ALL medical terms in red on Slide #24 of the Organ Systems slides. You can find these in the assignment instructions on Canvas - scroll down to Slide #24 for a list of the medical terms.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check - Medical Terms Definitions
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 7 (Mitosis, Homeostasis, Organ Systems)
    • Checklist – Content for Bio Test 7
  • Copper Hills Course Requests
Tuesday Homework: None
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Wednesday
  • Exploratory Lab: Beef Heart and Lungs
  • Handout – Heart Structures and Blood Flow
Wednesday Homework: Complete the blue handout, Heart Structures and Blood Flow.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Heart Structures and Blood Flow​
  • Slides: Organ Systems
  • Test Prep Session – Bio Test 7 (Mitosis, Homeostasis, Organ Systems)
Weekend Homework: 1) Use the Checklist to make sure you have all content for Bio Test 7; 2) Work on your data analysis - Bio Test 7 is next Tuesday.

Friday
  • No School – Health and Wellness Day​

​Week 21: January 26 - 30
Monday
  • Activity: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
Monday Homework: None

Tuesday   *** Substitute Teacher ***
  • Handouts
    • Heart Structures and Blood Flow
    • Anatomy and Physiology of Human Lungs
    • Dissection Lab Safety and Clean-up Procedures
Tuesday Homework: Complete your Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Activity handout.
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Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Activity
  • ​Activity: Organ System Play Doh Models
Wednesday Homework: Complete your Organ System Play Doh Models analysis/questions in your lab book.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Organ System Play Doh Models
  • Optional Level 4 Special Assignment – Meiosis Model
  • Slides: Organ Systems
Thursday Homework: Read, highlight, underline, make notes on, etc., the pink Anatomy and Physiology of Human Lungs handout so you are ready for next week’s beef heart and lungs lab (Follow the Canvas assignment instructions for this handout!). Quiz tomorrow to prove you’ve read the handout.

Friday
  • Homework Check: Anatomy and Physiology of Human Lungs Quiz
  • Slides: Organ Systems​​
Weekend Homework: 2nd attempt for the Anatomy and Physiology of Human Lungs Quiz available Saturday at noon.
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​Week 20: January 19 - 23
Monday
  • Martin Luther King Day – No School
Tuesday
  • Grade Transmittal Day – No School
Wednesday  🏫🎒📚 Welcome to 2nd Semester! 📚🎒🏫
  • Homework Check: Nearpod Paragraphs in Lab Book - Cell Cycle and Mitosis
  • CHHS Course Requests on Tue, Feb. 3
    • Email Mrs. C for Sophomore Science Recommendations
      • Include: current math class, teacher, and grade
  • Replace Binder Spines
  • 3rd Quarter Hall Passes – Online Form Reset
  • Definition – Homeostasis
  • Slides – Homeostasis
    • Amoeba Sisters Video – Homeostasis
    • Revise Definition - Homeostasis
  • Interactive
    • Gizmos – Homeostasis
Wednesday Homework: In your lab book, describe an example of homeostasis in any organism, plant or animal. Explain the organ systems involved in your example and how they help your organism maintain homeostasis. Ask the SchoolAI space (bottom of Home Page on mrscbiology.com), NOT GOOGLE, to help you investigate a unique example. 

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Homeostasis Example and Explanation
  • Discussion - Homeostasis Examples
  • Review - Biology Classroom Expectations
  • Interactives
    • Gizmos – Homeostasis
    • PBS – Body Control Center
      • Follow the Canvas assignment instructions for lab book paragraphs.
  • Handout – Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Activity
    • Team Assignments
Thursday Homework: Complete the interactives paragraphs (PBS, Gizmos) in your lab book, per the Canvas assignment instructions.

Friday
  • Homework Check: Interactives Paragraphs
  • Activity: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
    • Practice
      • Blood Pressure Monitors
      • Carotid Heart Rate
    • Group Activity Choices
Weekend Homework: None
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​Week 19: January 12 - 16
Monday   ***All 2nd Quarter Content Due Thursday, 1/15, by 3pm***
  • Lab Book Content Checks
  • Review: Bio Test 6 (Structure & Function – Cell Transport)
  • Video: Transplant – A Gift for Life
Monday Homework: Complete the NearPod: Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Tuesday   ***All 2nd Quarter Content Due Thursday, 1/15, by 3pm***
  • Homework Check: NearPod - Cell Cycle and Mitosis
  • Lab Books – Grade Disputes
  • Video: Transplant – A Gift for Life
  • Handout – Cell Cycle
  • Slides: Mitosis
    • Cell Cycle Drawing
    • Mitosis Handout
Tuesday Homework: None

Wednesday   ***All 2nd Quarter Content Due Tomorrow by 3pm***
  • Slides: Mitosis
    • Cell Cycle
    • Crash Course Video – Mitosis Review
    • Mitosis Hand Jive
Wednesday Homework: None

Thursday   ***All 2nd Quarter Content Due Today by 3pm***
  • Amoeba Sisters Gif - Mitosis: Can You Do It?
  • Mitosis Hand Jive Review
  • Slides: Mitosis
    • Quiz: Identify the Mitosis Stages
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Cancer
Thursday Homework: None

Friday
  • 2nd Quarter Grade Calculations
    • Citizenship Grades
  • New Dissection Information
  • Slides: Mitosis
    • Quiz: Identify the Mitosis Stages - Again
    • Definition – Homeostasis
Weekend Homework: None
​Week 18: January 5 - 9
Monday   🧨🎆🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉🎆🧨 Monday Homework: None.

Tuesday 
  • Cell Membrane and Bubble Lab
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 6 (Structure & Function – Cell Transport)
    • Lab Book Checklist – Content for Bio Test 6
Tuesday Homework: Answer the questions found on the Canvas assignment for today's Cell Membrane and Bubble Lab.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Cell Membrane and Bubble Lab Questions
  • 1st Period - Chair Pocket Maintenance
  • In-class Bio Test 6 Test Prep Session
  • Quizizz – Cell Transport (100%)
  • BioMan Interactives: Cell Defense - The Plasma Membrane
    • Build a Membrane
    • Membrane Structure Challenge
    • Diffusion Challenge
    • Energy and Transport Challenge
    • Osmosis Challenge
Wednesday Homework: 1) Complete the Cell Transport Quizizz to 100% accuracy; 2) Review the rules for active vs passive transport - you'll need this info to get in and out of the classroom tomorrow!

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Cell Transport Quizizz
  • Activity: Let Me In!
  • Video: Transplant – A Gift for Life
Thursday Homework: Complete your data analysis – Bio Test 6 is tomorrow!

Friday   *** Substitute Teacher - 6th & 7th Periods ***
  • Homework Check: Data Analysis for Bio Test 6
  • Lab Books Due – Content for Bio Test 6
  • Bio Test 6 – Cell Transport
  • NearPod: Cell Cycle and Mitosis (Code – L6FQM)
Weekend Homework: 1) If you plan on doing a retake for Bio Test 6, follow the procedures for eligibility and get signed up for TA asap; 2) Get busy on the Asexual Reproduction Level 4 Objective, if you plan to do this optional assignment; 3) All 2nd quarter content due by next Thursday, 1/15, 3pm!
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​Week 17: December 15 - 19
Monday   *** Assembly Schedule ***
  • Slides: Cell Membrane
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Osmosis
    • Osmosis
    • Passive Transport
  • Handouts
    • Amoeba Sisters Video Review: Osmosis
    • Lab: Po-tah-to Os-mah-to
Monday Homework: 1) Complete the Amoeba Sisters Video Review – Osmosis; 2) Read and review the lab handout, Po-tah-to Os-mah-to.

Tuesday 
  • Homework Check: Amoeba Sisters Video Review - Osmosis
  • Lab: Po-tah-to Os-mah-to
    • Hypothesis, Lab and Analysis
Tuesday Homework: Complete your Po-tah-to Os-mah-to Lab data and analysis.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Po-tah-to Os-mah-to Lab handout
  • Slides: Cell Membrane
    • Active Transport
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Cell Transport
  • Handout – Cell Transport Chart
Wednesday Homework: Complete the Cell Transport Chart. Check your work against the key on Canvas.

Thursday   *** Assembly Schedule ***
  • Homework Check: Cell Transport Chart
  • Classroom Maintenance
  • Bioman Interactives: Cell Defense - The Plasma Membrane​
Thursday Homework: None.

Friday
  • ❄️🎄🎅🎁❄️ Holiday Hooplah! ❄️🎄🎅🎁❄️
    • Bring your own treats and drinks!
    • Holiday Photos!
    • Do You Know Your Carols? Competition
Holiday Homework: Your homework is to have a very merry and delightful break!

​​Week 16: December 8 - 12
Monday
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th Periods
    • ​Review: 2-minute Alarm (Electronics)
    • Discussion: Dissections
    • Slides: Cell Membrane
    • Flashcard Study
  • 6th Period
    • Review: 2-minute Alarm (Electronics)
    • ​CHHS Madrigals Performance
    • Discussion: Dissections
Monday Homework: 1) Complete your Data Analysis for Bio Test 5 (watch the recording from the Test 5 Prep Session to help you with this); 2) Complete your 3D Animal or Plant Cell, if you are doing one.

Tuesday   ***Assembly Schedule***
  • 3D Cell Models due by 3pm Today!
  • Homework Check: Data Analysis
  • Lab Books Due – Bio Test 5 Content
  • Bio Test 5 (Organelles)
  • Dissection Videos and Questionnaires
    • ​Handouts - Dissection Questionnaires
​Tuesday Homework: None on test days! 🤩

Wednesday
  • Lab Book Content Form
  • Review: Bio Test 5
Wednesday Homework: Lab books will be graded and results emailed tonight. Look for that email and make sure you were given credit for everything you had. Time will be given at the beginning of class tomorrow to advocate for your lab book content.

Thursday
  • Lab Books – Grade Disputes
  • ​Slides: Cell Membrane
    • Cell Membrane Initial Model
    • Cell Membrane Revised Model
Thursday Homework: Complete your initial drawing and revised drawing of the Cell Membrane Model.

Friday
  • Homework Check: Initial and Revised Cell Membrane Drawings
  • ​Demo: Diffusion
  • Slides: Cell Membrane
    • Passive Transport
      • Video: Diffusion
    • Amoeba Sisters Video: Cell Transport
Weekend Homework: None.
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​Week 15: December 1 - 5
Monday Monday Homework: Complete all parts of the Microscope Lab – Cell Observations.

Tuesday
  • Microscope Lab: Onion and Cheek Cells
Tuesday Homework: Complete all parts of the Microscope Lab – Onion and Cheek Cells.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Microscope Labs – Cell Observations; Onion and Cheek Cells
  • Activity – Organelle Escape Room
Wednesday Homework: Cell School – If an animal or plant cell was a school, what structures or people would each of the following organelles represent? [cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, ribosome, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, vesicle, Golgi apparatus, lysosome, vacuole, mitochondria, chloroplast, cell wall] In your lab book, list the organelle, its school equivalent, and your explanation for your choice.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Cell School
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 5
    • Lab Book Checklist – Bio Test 5
  • In-class Test Prep Session – Bio Test 5 (Organelles)
  • Matching Quiz: Cell Organelles (Canvas)
    • Multiple Attempts – Must score 100%
Thursday Homework: Complete the Canvas Matching Quiz – Cell Organelles to 100%.

Friday Weekend Homework: 1) Get ready for next Tuesday's Bio Test 5; 2) Complete AND STUDY all 13 organelle flashcards; 3) Complete your 3D Animal or Plant Cell, if you are doing one.
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​Week 14: November 24 - 28
Monday
  • Homework Check - Slides: Organelles mostly completed
  • 2025 Cell Rap Video Coming After Thanksgiving Break!
  • Mini Quiz: Cell Organelles
  • Slides: Organelles
  • Flashcards: Cell Organelles
Monday Homework - Finish Slides: Organelles.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check - Slides: Organelles completely completed
  • Flashcards – Cell Organelles
Holiday Homework - None, because that would be mean!
            🦃🦃🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃🦃

Wednesday thru Friday
  • Thanksgiving Break - No School
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​Week 13: November 17 - 21
Monday
  • Homework Check: Cell Rap Lyrics – What Do You Think They Mean?
  • Substitute Information (Mr. Kitchen)
    • Expectations/Consequences
    • Tardies
    • iFlight
  • Review: Hall Pass Procedures
  • Level 4 Special Assignment (Optional) - 3D Cell Model (plant or animal)
    • Video: 3D Cell Models
  • Slides: Organelles
Monday Homework: None.

Tuesday  *** Substitute Teacher *** Tuesday Homework: None.

Wednesday  *** Substitute Teacher *** Wednesday Homework: None.

Thursday  *** Substitute Teacher *** Thursday Homework: Complete the Cell Concept Map.

Friday
  • Homework Check: Cell Concept Map
  • Slides – Organelles
    • Organelles Abundant in Specific Cells – Observations/Inferences
  • Flashcards – Cell Organelles
Weekend Homework: Complete almost all the Slides: Organelles. Follow the instructions for each slide on the Canvas assignment. You must be able to show on Monday that you have a good portion of them completed.
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​Week 12: November 10 - 14
Monday Monday Homework: 1) Review the video; 2) Check this link for which verse your class period will create; 3) Review the lyrics for your class period – recording commences tomorrow; 4) Come ready with ideas for making a Claymation film (stop motion video using Playdoh) about cell organelles.

Tuesday   *** Veterans' Day - Assembly Schedule ***
  • Claymation Film – Cell Rap
    • Audio Recordings
    • Stop Motion Studio Downloads
    • Groups Assigned
    • Ideas and Group Roles
    • Storyline
    • Clay Artwork
    • Cell Backgrounds
  • Coloring Pages – Plant and Animal Cells
Tuesday Homework: 1) Gather any supplies you are using for your verse; 2) Practice with the Stop Motion Studio app  so you know how to run it; 3) Be ready to start filming in class tomorrow.

Wednesday
  • Claymation Film – Cell Rap
    • Storyboarding
    • Cell Backgrounds
    • Filming
  • Coloring Pages – Plant and Animal Cells
Wednesday Homework: Complete the Plant and Animal Cells Coloring Pages.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Plant and Animal Cells Coloring Pages
  • Cell Rap Lyrics – What Do You Think They Mean?
  • Claymation Film – Cell Rap
    • Filming
      • Follow the Cell Rap 2025 assignment instructions for uploading your finished product to Canvas.
      • Make sure you name your video clip according to the instructions on the assignment.
Thursday Homework: Work on your explanations of the Cell Rap Lyrics and what you think they mean (see the Canvas assignment for details).

Friday
  • ​Cell Rap Lyrics – What Do You Think They Mean?
  • Claymation Film – Cell Rap
    • Finish Filming
    • Classroom Cleanup
Weekend Homework: Complete your explanations of the Cell Rap Lyrics and what you think they mean (see the Canvas assignment for details).
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​Week 11: November 3 - 7
Monday
  • Homework Check: All Handouts and The Macromolecules of Life Tutorial
  • Outstanding 1st Quarter Biology Student Awards
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 4
    • Lab Book Checklist – Content for Bio Test 4
    • Lab: Liver and Enzymes
  • Slides: Enzymes​
Monday Homework: 1) Read and review the handout for tomorrow’s Liver and Enzymes Lab; 2) Complete the Part A and Part B hypotheses; 3) Make sure you understand the role of enzymes so you can get the most out of tomorrow’s lab.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check: Part A and B Hypotheses – Liver and Enzymes Lab
  • Lab – Liver and Enzymes
Tuesday Homework: Complete the Liver and Enzymes Lab handout (either hands-on lab or textbook lab). [Note: There will be three questions on Bio Test 4 that are all about today's lab - you need to understand what was demonstrated today!]

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Liver and Enzymes Lab handout
  • In-class Bio Test 4 Prep Session (Macromolecules, Enzymes)
  • Macromolecule Jeopardy
Wednesday Homework: Analyze all data on your data handout, make sure all lab book content is complete, and be ready for tomorrow’s Bio Test 4!

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Bio Test 4 Data Analysis
  • Lab Books Due – Bio Test 4 Content
  • Bio Test 4 (Macromolecules, Enzymes)
  • Handouts – Plant and Animal Cell Coloring Pages
Thursday Homework: None!

Friday
  • Lab Book Content Checks
  • Bio Test 3 Review
  • Handouts – Plant and Animal Cell Coloring Pages
Weekend Homework: Complete the backside explanations for plant cell organelles.
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​Week 10: October 27 - 31
Monday     ***  Welcome to 2nd Quarter – Next Play!  ***
  • Homework Check: Nucleic Acids Flashcard
  • Review: Classroom Policies/Routines
  • Next Play and Learning vs. Grades
  • Quizizz – The Essential Macromolecules
    • Flashcards only / no notes – play to 100%
  • Handout – Lab: Building Macromolecules.
    • Lab Book Definitions
      • Dehydration Synthesis: Build - Two smaller molecules join together to form a larger molecule by removing a water molecule.
      • Hydrolysis – Break: A molecule of water breaks a chemical bond.
      • Octet: A stable molecule has eight valence electrons.
      • Duet: Hydrogen is the only element that needs just two valence electrons to be stable.
Monday Homework: 1) Complete The Essential Macromolecules Quizizz to 100% - follow instructions on Canvas assignment; 2) Write the above definitions of Dehydration Synthesis, Hydrolysis, Octet, and Duet in your lab book.

Tuesday Tuesday Homework: 1) Review the structure of a glucose molecule - be ready to build it again and make large carbohydrate chains as soon as you enter class tomorrow; 2) Complete the Quizizz Another Macromolecule Quiz to 100% - follow instructions on Canvas assignment.

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Quizizz – Another Macromolecule Quiz
  • "All Enzymes are Proteins" Signs
  • Lab: Building Macromolecules (Large Carbohydrate Chains, Lipids, Proteins)
Wednesday Homework: “All Enzymes are Proteins!” Make a fancy, colorful sign – feel free to use paint, glitter, decoupage, fabric, stickers, or anything else to make it stand out from other students’ signs. Stickers to the top three in each class!

Thursday
  • Homework Check: “All Enzymes Are Proteins” Signs
  • Macromolecule Race – Which Class is Fastest and/or Most Accurate?
  • Tutorial: The Macromolecules of Life (Canvas Assignment)​
    • Download the Completion Certificate and Upload it to the Canvas Assignment
  • Handouts
    • Macromolecule Review Table
    • Biomolecule Review Sheet
    • Lab: Building Macromolecules​
Thursday Homework: Upload the Macromolecules of Life tutorial completion certificate to the Canvas assignment.

Friday     ***  Halloween - Janis Joplin is Alive!  ***
  • ​Homework Check: Macromolecules of Life Tutorial
  • Which Class Won the Macromolecule Race?
  • Handouts
    • Macromolecule Review Table
    • Biomolecule Review Sheet
    • Lab: Building Macromolecules
  • After Completion of Everything Above
    • Choose one of the additional tutorials at the bottom of the Macromolecules of Life Tutorial assignment on Canvas. These do not need to be submitted.
Weekend Homework: Make sure these handouts – Macromolecule Review Table, Biomolecule Review Sheet, Building Macromolecules Lab – are complete and accurate. Use the keys on Canvas to check your work.
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​Week 9: October 13 - 17
Monday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm this Thursday, 10/16*** Monday Homework: From memory, be able to write the elements that the acronym, CHNOPS, stands for.

Tuesday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm this Thursday, 10/16*** Tuesday Homework: One Flashcard - Carbohydrates (Elements, Monomer, Structure, Purposes, Examples). Quiz on next week – you get to use your flashcards and nothing else.

Wednesday     ***All 1st quarter content due tomorrow by 3pm***
  • Homework Check: Carbohydrates Flashcard
  • Slides: Macromolecules
    • Lipids and Proteins
  • Handouts
    • ​Macromolecule Review Table
    • Biomolecule Review Sheet
    • Organic Compounds Table
    • Macromolecules Table
Wednesday Homework: Two Flashcards - Lipids and Proteins (Elements, Monomer, Structure, Purposes, Examples). Quiz on Friday – you get to use your flashcards and nothing else.

Thursday     ***All 1st quarter content due today by 3pm***
  • Homework Check: Lipids and Proteins Flashcards
Thursday Homework:  None.

Friday
  • ​Slides: Macromolecules
    • Nucleic Acids
    • Macromolecule Sign Language
  • Handouts
    • ​Macromolecule Review Table
    • Biomolecule Review Sheet
    • Organic Compounds Table
    • Macromolecules Table
Fall Break Homework: One Flashcard - Nucleic Acids (Elements, Monomer, Structure, Purposes, Examples). Quiz when we get back – you get to use your flashcards and nothing else.
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​Week 8: October 6 - 10
Monday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm on Thursday, 10/16***
  • “Choose the Right Marble” Game
  • Homework Check: Cellular Respiration and Yeast Lab
  • Test Prep Session – Bio Test 3
  • Interactives (Canvas Assignment)
    • The Ocean and the Carbon Cycle
    • Interactive Carbon Cycle Diagram
    • Carbon Quest Game
Monday Homework: Complete the first interactive – The Ocean and the Carbon Cycle. List and briefly describe the 7 reservoirs and 11 processes, as shown on the interactive diagram. See the instructions on the Canvas assignment.

Tuesday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm on Thursday, 10/16***
  • “Choose the Right Marble” Game
  • Homework Check: The Ocean and The Carbon Cycle interactive – Reservoirs and Processes
  • Interactives (Canvas assignment)
    • The Ocean and the Carbon Cycle
    • Interactive Carbon Cycle Diagram
    • Carbon Quest Game
Tuesday Homework: Complete the Carbon Cycle Diagram, according to the instructions on the Canvas assignment.

Wednesday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm on Thursday, 10/16***
  • “Choose the Right Marble” Game
  • Homework Check: Carbon Cycle Diagram
  • Lab - Watching Photosynthesis
Wednesday Homework: 1) Complete the Carbon Quest game – upload your 100% results to the Bioman page, according to the instructions on the Canvas assignment; 2) Complete your data analysis for Bio Test 3; 3) Be sure you have all content complete in your lab book; 4) Be ready for tomorrow’s final test for 1st quarter; 5) Consider watching the video (found on Canvas), Relationship Between Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis, to help you prepare for the test.

Thursday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm on Thursday, 10/16*** ​Thursday Homework: None – tests are tiring and you need a break!
 
Friday     ***All 1st quarter content due by 3pm on Thursday, 10/16*** Weekend Homework – 1) There are only two iFlight days until the end of the quarter to retake tests. Review, study, watch the test prep videos, make sure your lab book content is complete, and then schedule a time for the retake; 2) If you are going to complete the Level 4 Objective, Human Impact on the Environment, get that done (be sure to explicitly follow the instructions on the Canvas assignment); 3) Finish watching the Crash Course Videos and take notes on the major points for each video.
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​Week 7: September 29 - October 3
Monday
  • Homework Check: Fermentation Equation – Two What?
  • Handout: Venn Diagram – Cellular Respiration vs Fermentation
  • Optional Level 4 Objective - Design a solution that reduces the impact caused by human activities on the environment and biodiversity (see assignment instructions on Canvas).
  • Slides – Three Main Energy Reactions
    • Amoeba Sisters Video – Cellular Respiration
    • Fermentation
Monday Homework: Complete the Venn diagram handout - Cellular Respiration vs Fermentation. Use the final slide on Slides: Three Main Energy Reactions to complete the handout.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check: Venn diagram handout, Cellular Respiration vs Fermentation
  • ​Activity: Sourdough and Fermentation
    • Sourdough Bread – Yum!
Tuesday Homework: Research and briefly explain alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation. Write the chemical equation (reactants and products) for both reactions and give a real-world example where each occurs. Make your answers clear and concise (2-3 sentences each).

Wednesday
  • Homework Check: Alcoholic Fermentation and Lactic Acid Fermentation
  • Check Your Sourdough Start
  • ​Lab: Cellular Respiration and Yeast
Wednesday Homework: In your lab book, write the following questions and answers: 1) What are the two organisms in sourdough bread that give it its distinct flavor? 2) What is the scientific name of the bacteria in sourdough bread? 3) What type of acid do these bacteria produce, that gives sourdough its sour taste? 4) What is the liquid at the top of your mixture and why does it smell pungent? (“Fermented Science” video on slide #16 – Three Main Energy Reactions will help you with the answers if you can’t remember.)

Thursday
  • “Choose the Right Marble” Game
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 3
    • Lab Book Checklist – Bio Test 3
  • Slides: Three Main Energy Reactions
  • Homework Check: Sourdough Bread Questions
  • ​Interactives
    • ​The Ocean and the Carbon Cycle
    • ​​Carbon Cycle Diagram
    • Carbon Quest Game
​Weekend Homework: Complete Cellular Respiration and Yeast lab handout.
 
Friday
  • Teacher Professional Development Day - No School
​Week 6: September 22 - 26
Monday
  • Homework Check – Energy Pyramid Practice Worksheet
  • Quizizz – Energy Pyramid
  • Catch Up Day
Monday Homework – Besides studying and being prepared for tomorrow’s Bio Test 2, don’t forget to complete your data analysis. We talked about how to analyze diagrams in class on Friday. If you’ve forgotten, make use of the Bio Test 2 Prep Session Recording – you’ll find it on the Tests page of mrscbiology.com.

Tuesday
  • ​Lab Books Due – Bio Test 2 Content
  • Bio Test 2 (Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramid, Energy Balance)
  • Video and Interactive – Balancing Chemical Equations (see Canvas)
Tuesday Homework – None.

Wednesday
  • Lab Book Content Checks
  • Review – Bio Test 2
  • Slides: Balanced Chemical Equations
  • Memorization
    • Photosynthesis vs Cellular Respiration (Canvas - Test 3 Module)
Wednesday Homework – Entrance to class in the morning requires you to write the balanced photosynthesis equation from memory, so make sure you know it by heart! Equation can be found on Canvas, Test 3 Module. Don’t get stuck out in the pod!

Thursday
  • You Shall Not Pass! – Photosynthesis Memorization
  • Mrs. C’s Photosynthesis Rap
  • Slides – Three Main Energy Reactions
    • Photosynthesis
    • Cellular Respiration
  • Handout – Comparison of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
    • ​Quiz in Pairs
Weekend Homework – What comes after the "2" in the fermentation equation you wrote down today? Two what? Show me on Monday.
 
Friday
  • Teacher Compensation - No School
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​Week 5: September 15 - 19
Monday
  • Homework Check: Platte Basin Education Interactive
  • Lab Book Issues
  • Skyward Grading Explanation
  • Test Retake Procedures
  • Slides: Food Chains and Food Webs
Monday Homework: None! The Aspire Science Question of the Day widget is broken - still trying to fix it! 

Tuesday
  • ​Activity: Modeling a Food Web
Tuesday Homework: None – Phew! 

Wednesday
  • Activity: Hula Hoop Habitat
Wednesday Homework – Complete the Hula Hoop Habitat handout.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Hula Hoop Habitat
  • Handouts
    • Data – Bio Test 2
    • Lab Book Checklist – Content for Bio Test 2
  • Slides: Food Chains and Food Webs
  • Slides: Energy Pyramid and Energy Balance
Thursday Homework – Complete the Energy Pyramid Drawing found on slide #9. Include ALL information and content.
 
Friday
  • Homework Check: Energy Pyramid Drawing
  • Reminder - Biology Books
    • Book Report Question Handouts
  • Test Prep Session – Bio Test 2​
  • Handout – Energy Pyramid Practice Worksheet
Weekend Homework: Complete the Energy Pyramid Practice Worksheet.
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​Week 4: September 8 - 12
Monday
  • Homework Check: Indication of Work on 2nd Raptor
  • Homework How-to: Aspire Science Question of the Day
  • Raptor Population Ecology
    • 2nd Raptor – Your Choice
      • Data Table, Graph, Questions A thru C
Monday Homework: Aspire Science Question of the Day – 1) Click on the link; 2) Answer the question; 3) Submit your answer and check it for accuracy; 4) In your lab book – (a) briefly describe the question, (b) state whether you got it correct or not, (c) With the given explanation to help you, describe why you did or did not get the question correct.

Tuesday Tuesday Homework: 1) Review your lab book checklist – do you have all your content present and completed?; 2) Begin analyzing your data for Bio Test 1 – I will check for this during homework check tomorrow.

Wednesday Wednesday Homework – 1) Complete all lab book content; 2) Complete data analysis – observations and conclusions - for every data item; 3) View the recorded test prep session for Bio Test 1; 4) Study and be ready for tomorrow's first test of the year - you got this!.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: Data Analysis Fully Completed (Observations & Conclusions)
  • Lab Books Due – Content for Bio Test 1
  • Optional Level 4 Investigations Due
  • Bio Test 1
  • Platte Basin Education Interactive
Thursday Homework – None, ‘cause it’s a test day!

Friday Weekend Homework: 1) Complete the Platte Basin Education Interactive – Build Food Chains & Food Webs, according to the instructions found on the Canvas assignment; 2) If necessary, follow the requirements to prepare for Bio Test 1 retake – do this immediately and do not put it off!
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​Week 3: September 1 - 5
Monday
  • Labor Day - No School
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Tuesday
  • Finish Video: David Attenborough – A Life on Our Planet
  • Homework Check: Jurassic Park Ecosystem---Sustainable or Not?
  • Class Debate
    • Jurassic Park – Can this ecosystem survive?
  • Level 4 Investigations – Explanation, Rubric, Ideas, Due Dates
Tuesday Homework: Complete the video handout, David Attenborough – A Life on Our Planet.

Wednesday Wednesday Homework: Draw the data table for the Bald Eagle in your lab book. Make it big enough that you can write your calculations in the rows - a half page to full page for your table. You do not have to do the calculations - we will do that together as a class tomorrow.

Thursday Thursday Homework – Finish the data table and graph for the Bald eagle.

Friday (Substitute Teacher) Weekend Homework: Work for at least 15 minutes on your second Raptor Population Ecology data table, graph, and questions. This will also be homework for next Monday, so you don't have to do the entire thing at once.
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​Week 2: August 25 - 29
Monday (Assembly Schedule - No TA)
  • ​​Homework Check: Navigating Freshman Biology Quiz
  • Index Cards
    • Personal Email, Siblings, Activities, Sports, etc.
  • Latin and Greek – the Languages of Science
    • Latin/Greek Root Words
    • Latin/Greek Medical Roots and Suffixes
    • Latin/Greek English Roots
  • Pre-test
  • Activity – Asexual Reproduction
    • Biology Plants Maintenance
    • Grow Station Maintenance
Monday Homework: In your lab book, write the definitions of Population, Organism, Ecosystem, and Community. Make sure you have the scientific definitions, not the geography definitions.

Tuesday
  • Homework Check: Definitions - Population, Organism, Ecosystem, Community
  • Group Discussions – Organism, Ecosystem, Population, Community
  • Slides: Biotic vs Abiotic, Ecosystems, Biodiversity
    • Lab Book Notes
    • Drawings: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Tuesday Homework: Click on this link – Biology Plant Assignments – type your name under the appropriate column; then check Yes or No as to whether you would like to take care of one of our classroom plants this semester.

Wednesday
  • Drawing: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors
  • Slides: Biotic vs Abiotic, Ecosystems, Biodiversity
    • Lab Book Notes - Biodiversity
    • Amoeba Sisters Video - Food Webs, Energy Pyramids and Intro to Biodiversity
Wednesday Homework: Finish your drawing: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors. Make sure you follow the detailed instructions found on the Canvas assignment.

Thursday Thursday Homework: If you were not in class during a portion of the above David Attenborough video, you can find the video on Netflix to help you complete your handout.

Friday Weekend Homework: Watch this video, Jurassic World, and answer the following questions in your lab book: 1) Is the ecosystem, as shown in the video, sustainable? 2) Why or why not? 3) Explain in detail, supporting your answer using what you have learned so far about biodiversity and sustainability. Be ready to persuade your classmates to your point of view next Tuesday!
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​Week 1: August 18 - 22
Monday - Tuesday
  • Summer Break – No School

Wednesday
  • Slideshow: Navigating Freshman Biology
    • Video: Welcome to Biology
    • ​Biology vs. Earth Science
    • Beginning of Class
      • Electronics, Whiteboard Instructions, Homework
    • Jordan School District Dress Code Policy
    • Website - mrscbiology.com
      • Helpful Pages - Home, Blog, Calendar, Tests, Level 4 Investigations, FAQs, Latin/Greek, Pics 
    • Grading
      • 80% - Tests, Level 4 Investigations, Targeted Level 4 Assignments, Biology Books
      • 20% - Homework, Lab Books, Dissections
    • Biology Book Requirement - One Book/Year
    • Slideshow: We Do Science - Citizenship Grade
Wednesday Homework: Obtain a 1-inch binder with a clear vinyl pocket on the front and spine. Any color is fine, but it must be one inch - no other size is acceptable.

Thursday
  • Homework Check: 1-inch Binders
  • Slideshow: We Do Science - Citizenship Grade​
  • Slideshow: Navigating Freshman Biology
    • ​Video: You're Gonna Have a Bad Time
    • ​Lab Books and Materials (lined paper, study tips, names)
    • Tests and Retakes
    • SRMS Citizenship Policy
    • Seating Chart
    • Food and Furniture
    • Off-limits Areas
    • Hall Passes
  • Email
    • Icon
    • Enable Notification on Cell Phone
    • Include - Full Name, Student ID #, Class Period
Thursday Homework: 1) Make sure your school Gmail account has an icon other than your initial; 2) Send me an introductory email telling me one amazing or weird thing about you - make sure you include your full name, student ID# and class period.

Friday
  • Homework Check: Gmail Icons, Introductory Email
  • Classroom Tour
  • ​Backpack Storage
  • Student Supply Cart
  • Names on Lab Book Spines
  • Freshman Biology Quiz on Canvas
Weekend Homework: Finish and Submit Navigating Freshman Biology Quiz on Canvas. Read the quiz directions and follow them!
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