12/13: LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE WORK
12/12AB: All class brief review
12/12B: Midterm Review
12/8B: Midterm review
Exam Overview: Topics covered
12/6: Taxonomy: Major phyla of living systems
12/4: Taxonomy: Classification and cladistics
Slides: Cladistics
Homework: Review Vertebrate phyla (table p. 268)
Watch: Video-Chordates
Answer Google Forms questions (linked here)
11/30: Introduction to cladistics and cladograms
Slides 1: Introduction to classification
Slides 2: Cladistics
Quiz Topics 5.1, 5.2, 10.3
Slides: Post Quiz Activity
Homework: Read pp. 265-268 and 269-276.
Consult slide show (linked here) to answer
Google forms questions (linked here).
11/28: Topic 10.3 Speciation
Slides
Slides (Data point presentation)
Homework: Watch Crash course "Speciation" (linked here)
Answer the questions (google forms linked here)
Extra: TedED: "The 5 fingers of evolution".
11/17: Evidence for evolution
Slides
Link: Finding Tiktaalik
Upcoming: Quiz on Topics 5.1-5.2, 10.3 (11/30)
Homework: Read pp. 455-462
11/14: Introduction to evolution.
Slides
Link: Where do genes come from (TEDed)
Homework: Biozone Pages (Due 11/17)
11/10: Upload completed IA draft on managebac
Link: Checkpoint # 3
11/2: IA Work Day-11/10.
10/31: IA Checkpoint # 2 Due
Link: Checkpoint # 2
Checkpoint # 2 Rubric
10/27: IA Work Day
10/25: IA Work Day
10/23: IA Checkpoint # 1 Due
Link: Checkpoint # 1
Check point # 1 Rubric
10/19: Drafting the proposal
Link: Proposal Agreement
Link: IA Rubric with checklist
10/17: Introduction to the IA
10/7-10/15: Fall Break
10/5: "GMO" plants
Video: CRISPR technique
In class: As a class we will complete DBQ p. 195 (Topic: impact of BT pollen on monarch butterflies).
Homework: Brainstorm IA topics (Complete proposal form to bring in after the break-linked here).
10/4: Genetic Modification: CRISPR
Slides
Link: TED Radio hour (NPR) 9/15/2017
Homework: Read pp. 192-199
Answer: Google Form Questions (linked here)
10/2: Biotechnology
Slides
Video 1: Cloning Neanderthals
Video 2: Cloning pigs for disease models
Homework: Watch video and complete questions (sent through managebac)
Link: Video
Reference: Textbook pp. 187-191, 195-199
Interactive: Click and Clone (somatic cell nuclear transfer in mice)
9/28: Forensics Lab Investigation
Slides
9/26: Exam-flow of genetic information
9/22: Molecules of translation
Slides
Link: PDB weblink to ribosome structure
Link: proteopedia: 3D shape of tRNA
Video: tRNA structure
9/20: Translation
Slides (for Exam questions written by you, the students)
Video: "Translation" tutorial
9/18: Revision: Flow of genetic information.
9/14: Universal Genetic Code
Slides: Protein functions
Link: Codon Chart
Link: Protein function finders catalog
Link: Answers to data questions
Quiz: 9/18: Gene regulation
9/12: Gene Regulation
Slides
Homework: Complete DBQ p. 371
9/7: Gene Regulation (Topic 7.2)
Link: Slides
Link: Anatomy of a gene
Homework: Read pp. 362-371
9/5: Transcription and Translation overview (Topic 2.7)
Slides: Transcription/Translation overview
Quiz (replication)
Link: Transcription and translation overview notes
Homework: Read p. 347-348, 351, & 355-361.
Do: DBQ 356 & 358. Due 9/7.
8/31: Replication (HL) (Topic 7.1)
In Class: Biozone HL Review sheets
Link: Review questions
Link: DNA di-deoxy sequencing animation (full lab procedure)
Homework: Read pp. 116-122
Watch: Animation of the flow of genetic information
Do: Create an infographic that distinguishes replication from transcription and translation (Due 9/5).
8/29: DNA replication-based technologies
Slides
Link: PCR Virtual Lab Activity
Link: In class Google Form questions
8/25: DNA Replication
Part 1: Model Building
Part 2: Slides (IB exam style questions)
Part 3: Slides-Meselson and Stahl
Link: Animation of replication
Homework: Watch: Hershey/Chase experiment animation (HL)
8/23: DNA Replication
Unit 25: DNA replication planner
Slides
Link: Video-DNA and continuity of life
Link: Replication video (crash course)
Link: Replication video (MIT)
Link: Graphic summary of key players and mechanism: Replication
Homework: DBQ p. 112-114. Due 8/25.
Upcoming: Quiz 8/31.
8/21: Introduction to DNA replication.
I. Comparison of DNA and RNA
Slides: DNA vs RNA
Link: Nucleic Acids video (Bozeman Science)
II. Replication modeling activity.
Link: Handouts (DNA Replication Activity Guide).
Review pp. 111-116. Read pp. 343-347. Complete DBQ p. 109. (Due 8/23).
8/17: Introduction to DNA
Unit 24: Planner: Structure of DNA and RNA
link: Slides
link: DNA structure video (IB)
link: DNA molecule of the month
Link: Rosalind Franklin (Ted ED)
Link: James Watson Interview
Link: Interview with Franklin's sister
Homework: Read pp. 111-116. Complete DBQ p. 107 (due 8/21).
8/15: Chi-Squared Analysis continued.
Homework: Read pp. 105-110. Complete DBQ p. 107. Due 8/17.
8/11: Chi squared and Mesocosms
Resource: Bioknowledgy
Homework:
Read pp. 207-210 textbook.
Watch: Chi Squared Analysis
Answer questions: Chi Square Analysis (linked here)
Assigned: Mesococosm build (outside of class). Photodocumentation due by 8/21.
Mesocosm Journal Template (Linked here)
Scenario: How can you determine whether presence of two species is connected?
Link: Quadrat sampling
1. Sample sheet 1
2. Sample sheet 2
3. Identification Guide
8/10: Introduction to class norms, syllabus and safety.
Link: Safety Contract
Link: Course syllabus
12/12AB: All class brief review
12/12B: Midterm Review
12/8B: Midterm review
Exam Overview: Topics covered
12/6: Taxonomy: Major phyla of living systems
12/4: Taxonomy: Classification and cladistics
Slides: Cladistics
Homework: Review Vertebrate phyla (table p. 268)
Watch: Video-Chordates
Answer Google Forms questions (linked here)
11/30: Introduction to cladistics and cladograms
Slides 1: Introduction to classification
Slides 2: Cladistics
Quiz Topics 5.1, 5.2, 10.3
Slides: Post Quiz Activity
Homework: Read pp. 265-268 and 269-276.
Consult slide show (linked here) to answer
Google forms questions (linked here).
11/28: Topic 10.3 Speciation
Slides
Slides (Data point presentation)
Homework: Watch Crash course "Speciation" (linked here)
Answer the questions (google forms linked here)
Extra: TedED: "The 5 fingers of evolution".
11/17: Evidence for evolution
Slides
Link: Finding Tiktaalik
Upcoming: Quiz on Topics 5.1-5.2, 10.3 (11/30)
Homework: Read pp. 455-462
11/14: Introduction to evolution.
Slides
Link: Where do genes come from (TEDed)
Homework: Biozone Pages (Due 11/17)
11/10: Upload completed IA draft on managebac
Link: Checkpoint # 3
11/2: IA Work Day-11/10.
10/31: IA Checkpoint # 2 Due
Link: Checkpoint # 2
Checkpoint # 2 Rubric
10/27: IA Work Day
10/25: IA Work Day
10/23: IA Checkpoint # 1 Due
Link: Checkpoint # 1
Check point # 1 Rubric
10/19: Drafting the proposal
Link: Proposal Agreement
Link: IA Rubric with checklist
10/17: Introduction to the IA
10/7-10/15: Fall Break
10/5: "GMO" plants
Video: CRISPR technique
In class: As a class we will complete DBQ p. 195 (Topic: impact of BT pollen on monarch butterflies).
Homework: Brainstorm IA topics (Complete proposal form to bring in after the break-linked here).
10/4: Genetic Modification: CRISPR
Slides
Link: TED Radio hour (NPR) 9/15/2017
Homework: Read pp. 192-199
Answer: Google Form Questions (linked here)
10/2: Biotechnology
Slides
Video 1: Cloning Neanderthals
Video 2: Cloning pigs for disease models
Homework: Watch video and complete questions (sent through managebac)
Link: Video
Reference: Textbook pp. 187-191, 195-199
Interactive: Click and Clone (somatic cell nuclear transfer in mice)
9/28: Forensics Lab Investigation
Slides
9/26: Exam-flow of genetic information
9/22: Molecules of translation
Slides
Link: PDB weblink to ribosome structure
Link: proteopedia: 3D shape of tRNA
Video: tRNA structure
9/20: Translation
Slides (for Exam questions written by you, the students)
Video: "Translation" tutorial
9/18: Revision: Flow of genetic information.
9/14: Universal Genetic Code
Slides: Protein functions
Link: Codon Chart
Link: Protein function finders catalog
Link: Answers to data questions
Quiz: 9/18: Gene regulation
9/12: Gene Regulation
Slides
Homework: Complete DBQ p. 371
9/7: Gene Regulation (Topic 7.2)
Link: Slides
Link: Anatomy of a gene
Homework: Read pp. 362-371
9/5: Transcription and Translation overview (Topic 2.7)
Slides: Transcription/Translation overview
Quiz (replication)
Link: Transcription and translation overview notes
Homework: Read p. 347-348, 351, & 355-361.
Do: DBQ 356 & 358. Due 9/7.
8/31: Replication (HL) (Topic 7.1)
In Class: Biozone HL Review sheets
Link: Review questions
Link: DNA di-deoxy sequencing animation (full lab procedure)
Homework: Read pp. 116-122
Watch: Animation of the flow of genetic information
Do: Create an infographic that distinguishes replication from transcription and translation (Due 9/5).
8/29: DNA replication-based technologies
Slides
Link: PCR Virtual Lab Activity
Link: In class Google Form questions
8/25: DNA Replication
Part 1: Model Building
Part 2: Slides (IB exam style questions)
Part 3: Slides-Meselson and Stahl
Link: Animation of replication
Homework: Watch: Hershey/Chase experiment animation (HL)
8/23: DNA Replication
Unit 25: DNA replication planner
Slides
Link: Video-DNA and continuity of life
Link: Replication video (crash course)
Link: Replication video (MIT)
Link: Graphic summary of key players and mechanism: Replication
Homework: DBQ p. 112-114. Due 8/25.
Upcoming: Quiz 8/31.
8/21: Introduction to DNA replication.
I. Comparison of DNA and RNA
Slides: DNA vs RNA
Link: Nucleic Acids video (Bozeman Science)
II. Replication modeling activity.
Link: Handouts (DNA Replication Activity Guide).
Review pp. 111-116. Read pp. 343-347. Complete DBQ p. 109. (Due 8/23).
8/17: Introduction to DNA
Unit 24: Planner: Structure of DNA and RNA
link: Slides
link: DNA structure video (IB)
link: DNA molecule of the month
Link: Rosalind Franklin (Ted ED)
Link: James Watson Interview
Link: Interview with Franklin's sister
Homework: Read pp. 111-116. Complete DBQ p. 107 (due 8/21).
8/15: Chi-Squared Analysis continued.
Homework: Read pp. 105-110. Complete DBQ p. 107. Due 8/17.
8/11: Chi squared and Mesocosms
Resource: Bioknowledgy
Homework:
Read pp. 207-210 textbook.
Watch: Chi Squared Analysis
Answer questions: Chi Square Analysis (linked here)
Assigned: Mesococosm build (outside of class). Photodocumentation due by 8/21.
Mesocosm Journal Template (Linked here)
Scenario: How can you determine whether presence of two species is connected?
Link: Quadrat sampling
1. Sample sheet 1
2. Sample sheet 2
3. Identification Guide
8/10: Introduction to class norms, syllabus and safety.
Link: Safety Contract
Link: Course syllabus