Biology (Section 1) Assignments
- Instructors
- Mrs. Divitta Walker-LeNoir
- Katie Cole
- Shonique Mclaurin
- Term
- 2016-2017 School Year
- Department
- Science Department
- Description
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Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, identification and taxonomy.
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LIFE SCIENCE OBJECTIVES Genetics & Punnett Square
- Demonstrate an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity.
- Utilize Mendel’s laws to evaluate the results of monohybrid Punnett squares involving complete dominance, incomplete dominance, codominance, sex linked, and multiple alleles (including outcome percentage of both genotypes and phenotypes.) (DOK 2)
Lesson Plan: Tuesday February 21 – March 10
Day 1: February 21
-Genetics PreTest
-Guided Notes Section 10 & 11
-Work on Flash Cards
HW: p. 213-216
Day 2: February 22
-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:
*Mendel’s Laws
*Genotype vs Phenotype
-INB-Terms
HW: p. 217-226
Day 3: February 23
-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:
*Genetic Diseases
*Punnett Square Practice
-WS-Sponge Bob
HW: p. 229-239
Day 4: February 24
QUIZ: Genetics
-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:
*Dihybrid Crosses
*Autosomal Genetic Diseases
-Pedigree Practice p. 240-243
Day 5: February 27
-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:
*Codominance and Incomplete Dominance
*Sex-Linked Genetic Disorders
-WS-Genetic Diseases
-Review for Test
Day 6: February 28
TEST 6: Genetics and Graphing
March 1, 2, 3
-Guided Notes and Discussion using PPT:
*Graphing Notes p. 81-98
*Graphing Practice
-REVIEW for EXAMS
March 6-10 – 3rd NINE WEEK EXAMS!!
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Monday
The students will complete the Do Now. Next the teacher and students will review the Do Now. The students will review the scientific method. The students will review their Friday test. Next, the teacher will discuss analyzing data. The students will do guided practice with by analyzing graphs and their variables. The students will complete Analyzing Data Worksheets. The students will review vocabulary and word parts. The students will review lab experiments and the instruments used in the experiments. The teacher will review for a quiz on Wednesday. Homework will be assigned.
Tuesday
The students will complete the Do Now. Next the teacher and students will review the Do Now. The students will review the scientific method. The students will design their own lab experiment. Next the students will conduct their own lab and write an experiment. Homework will be assigned.
Wednesday
The students will complete the Do Now. Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now. The students will review for the quiz. The students will take a quiz on analyzing data. Following the quiz, the introduce the nature of matter. The students will reflect on the previous lab. Students will review standardize test prep.
Thursday
The students will complete the Do Now. Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now. The teacher will do a demonstration. The students will reflect on the demonstration. The teacher will discuss properties of water. The students will complete a guided practice about the properties of water. The students will do independent practice about the properties of water. The students will complete the study guide in small groups or individually. Homework will be assigned.
Friday
The students will complete the Do Now. Next, the teacher and students will review the Do Now. The teacher will review with the students prior to their testing. Then the students will test on the scientific method as well as Chapter 2 Sections 1 and 2. Homework will be assigned.
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- Conduct a scientific investigation demonstrating safe procedures and proper care of laboratory equipment. (DOK 2) Safety rules and symbols, Proper use and care of the compound light microscope, slides, chemicals, etc., Accuracy and precision in using graduated cylinders, balances, beakers, thermometers, and rulers
- Formulate questions that can be answered through research and experimental design. (DOK 3)
- Apply the components of scientific processes and methods in classroom and laboratory investigations (e.g., hypotheses, experimental design, observations, data analyses, interpretations, theory development). (DOK 2)