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HW:  Work on analysis and conclusion for AP BIO Lab #4: Photosynthesis Lab

MU: Come in before or after school to collect data for Photosynthesis Lab and then do analysis and conclusion for the lab. 

 

HW: Finish AP BIO Lab #4: Photosynthesis Lab and do one FRQ linked above

 

MU: Review AP Free Response Released Questions, get questions answered about lab and finish AP BIO Lab #4: Photosynthesis Lab

 

HW: Come up with questions about photosynthesis process. Watch Daily Video 3.7 Fitness

 

MU: Review PowerPoint notes and notes from someone in class, copy diagrams linked above, explore Photosynthesis simulation linked above and turn in Photosynthesis Lab.

 

  • December 6th, 2023  

  •     Learning Intentions

  •     Continue Chapter 10: Photosynthesis Notes (pg 40-53)

  •             answer any clarifying questions about photosynthesis

  •     Review Fitness Video questions       

  •         Look at a variety of leaves with dissecting scopes: identifying tissues and layers

  •         Explore how does the variation helps the organism survive

  •             website

  •             record variations in the leaf you selected

  •             explain how variation might help plant survive

  •     Wrap up/Launch

HW: Use your resources to prepare for exam on Monday and finish all missing work.

 

MU: Review PowerPoint and website linked above and come in to ask questions if you do not understand.

 

 HW: Study for Chapter 6-10 Test Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions one from cell structure questions (2011 Form A #1, 2006 Form A #1, 2006 Form B #2, 2005 Form B #4, 2002 Form A #4 ) and one from ATP/ cellular respiration/ photosynthesis questions (2015 Form A #2, 2013 Form A #2, 2012 Form A #2, 2010 Form B #1, 2009 Form A #2, 2004 Form A #3, 1999 #1) scoring guides for answers

MU: Study for Chapter 6-10 Test Multiple Choice.

 

 

HW: Study for Chapter 6-10 Test Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions one from cell structure questions (2011 Form A #1, 2006 Form A #1, 2006 Form B #2, 2005 Form B #4, 2002 Form A #4 ) and one from ATP/ cellular respiration/ photosynthesis questions (2015 Form A #2, 2013 Form A #2, 2012 Form A #2, 2010 Form B #1, 2009 Form A #2, 2004 Form A #3, 1999 #1) scoring guides for answers

MU:  Study for Chapter 6-10 Test Multiple Choice.

 

HW: Study for 2 Chapter 6-10 Test Free Response Questions one from cell structure questions (2011 Form A #1, 2006 Form A #1, 2006 Form B #2, 2005 Form B #4, 2002 Form A #4 ) and one from ATP/ cellular respiration/ photosynthesis questions (2015 Form A #2, 2013 Form A #2, 2012 Form A #2, 2010 Form B #1, 2009 Form A #2, 2004 Form A #3, 1999 #1) scoring guides for answers

MU: Come in after school to start Chapter 6-10 Test Multiple Choice

 

  • December 12th, 2023  

  •     Finish Chapter 6-10 Multiple Choice Questions and 2 Free Response Questions

  •     Visit National Case Study in Science Site 

  •         enter one of the topics we studied in this unit in the Key Word Search

  •         select one of the case studies

  •         download case

  •         read through the case study

  •             explain how the concept you chose applies to something in the real world

  •             explain something new you learned through the case study

  •     Wrap Up/Launch

HW: Visit National Case Study in Science Site and follow directions posted above  

MU: Come in after school to finish Chapter 6-11 Multiple Choice and do 2 Free Response, and visit National Case Study in Science Site and follow directions posted above

 

  • December 13th, 2023

  •     Learning Intentions

  •     Discuss case study applying concepts from last unit- National Case Study in Science Site

  •         share out with table

  •     Revisit Science Practice Skills Self Assessment- how are you doing with mastering the skills?

  •     Review AP Biology Non Fiction Reading Assignment

  •         1) Pick a book if you have not already done so from AP Biology Non Fiction Reading List (you might be able to check a book out from our library even)

  •             if you already have a book bring it for tomorrow to work

  •         2) Start reading and journal 1 page in a new blank notebook after each chapter for Part 1 (If your book has more than 15 chapters you can do a 1 page journal entry after 2 chapters)

  •                 Journal writes can be in Cornell note format with part of the page what the book says and the other part thoughts you have about those notes. You can also just free write about what the ideas in the book make you think about, how it relates to your life, connect you make between the ideas and other chapters, things we have studied or your life. The journal is you putting your ideas down after reading in whatever format you feel most comfortable with. It is NOT just a summary of the book.

  •     Format of AP Exam Questions pg 200-206

  •             2021 FRQ example

  •    Wrap Up/Launch

HW: Pick a Non Fiction Book if you have not already done so and do Part 1 of AP Biology Non Fiction Reading Assignment

MU: Read AP Biology Non Fiction Reading Assignment and review Part 1, pick a book off the AP Biology Non Fiction Reading List, start reading and journal after each chapter.

 

HW: Watch Daily Video 4.1 Cellular Communication and Daily Video 4.2 Introduction to Signal Transduction or  Cellular Communication and Signal Transduction Pathway Video videos  (optional: Evolution of Cell Communication video)  Bring Textbook to class tomorrow

 

MU: Come in to ask questions about case study assignment, non-fiction reading assignment. Get copy of Unit 3: Cell Cycle and Protein Synthesis Table of Contents and put in notebook and preview Review for Chapter 11, 12, 13, 15 Exam and watch videos linked in HW. Bring textbook to classroom tomorrow.

 

HW: Watch Daily Video 4.3 Signal Transduction and Daily Video 4.4 Changes in Signal Transduction Pathways or Effects of Changes in Pathways Video

 

MU:  Review Cellular Communication PowerPoint Notes (pages 1-8), go through communication simulations

 

HW: Watch Daily Video 4.5 Feedback or Positive and Negative Feedback Loops and work on or review Cell Communication FRQs posted on AP Classroom

 

MU: Work on Cell Communication Mini-Poster, Work on or review Cell Communication FRQs posted on AP Classroom and watch video linked in homework.

 

HW: Finish Cell Communication FRQ posted on AP Classroom or linked above.

MU: Come in after school to get help with Cell Communication FRQ on AP Classroom or linked above and take notes.

 

 

HW: Watch Daily Video 4.6 Cell Cycle video #1 and Daily Video 4.6 Cell Cycle video #2 and/or Intro to Cell Cycle Video Notes. Pick a Non Fiction Book if you have not already done so and do Part 1 of AP Biology Non Fiction Reading Assignment

 

MU: Create a detailed labeled diagram of an example of a feedback loop. Watch Daily Video 4.6 Cell Cycle video #1 and Daily Video 4.6 Cell Cycle video #2 and/or Intro to Cell Cycle Video Notes. Read AP Biology Non Fiction Reading Assignment and review Part 1, pick a book off the AP Biology Non Fiction Reading List, start reading and journal after each chapter.