12/7: IA complete draft due date
Rubric and checklist
12/5: Gene pools and speciation
slides: punctuated equilibrium vs. gradualism
12/1: Gene Pools and Speciation
Unit Planner Speciation
Slides
Link: Short film
Link: Antibiotic resistance
Homework: Prepare a brief description of punctuated equilibrium vs gradualism (as assigned).
11/29: Evolution- Evidence
Unit Planner: Evidence for Evolution
Slides
Data Point: Finch Beak Depth/Drought
Link: Origin of Tetrapods (short film)
Link: From fins into hands, scientists discover a deep evolutionary link
Homework: Read Evolution is happening faster than we thought
Read Text , 270-276; 455-462
Extra: B-Rex (TED talk)
60 minutes segment: B-rex
11/18: Second IA check point (due date):
(Part III-Analysis)
Tutorials on statistics
11/16: Evolution problem solving
Evolution: building the tree of life
11/14: Evolution
Unit Planner: Classification
Classification (slides)
Theory (slides)
Link: Video clip (tuskless elephants)
Link: Video clip (Darwin's Finches)
Homework: Read pp. 249-257
Resource: History of Classification
11/10: HL-Biology-Introduction to evolution
Slides
Homework/Background reading:
Section 3.1 (pp 141-148)
Section 3.2 (pp. 149-156)
Section 5.1 (pp. 242-248)
Watch: Video link-Darwin's Voyage of the HMS Beagle
11/8: HL/SL- IA Work Day
11/4: Final IA Work Day (HL)
First Check point due date
11/2: IA Work Day
10/31: IA Work Day
Upcoming deadlines-11/4-first IA check point:
(Part I and II-Research question and experimental design).
10/27: IA Work Day
10/25: IA Work Day
Link: IA Guidelines and Instructions
Link: Google doc-informed consent
10/19: IA: Question formulation
Homework: 1. complete this IA proposal form (due 10/21)
2. Fill in the google sheet document with information requested (due 10/21).
10/17: Introduction to the Internal Assessment
Rubric
10/13: Genetic technologies: Gene Transfer, genetic modification and cloning
Video: Gene transfer (cloning)
Video: somatic cell nuclear transfer
Article link: CRISPR and monsanto
Article link: CRISPR TED talk
10/11: Genetic Technologies: DNA profiling and gel electrophoresis
Video link: DNA profiling
Link: Biotechnology Slides
Link: Unit 31: Biotechnology Planner
Extra: CSI Elephant poaching
Link: Homework- Read pp. 187-199. Do DBQ p. 195 (due 10/13).
9/30: Biotechnology Virtual Lab Exploration
Complete all 4 virtual lab activities (linked here)
Topics: 1. DNA extraction
2. PCR
3. gel electrophoresis
4. Microarray analysis
9/28: Study hall time (free study, student choice)
9/26: Exam: Nucleic Acids and the Flow of Genetic Information
9/22:Review Activities
Video link- Use of bacteria to produce human insulin (SL/HL).
Video link- Day in the life of a motor protein
Video link-Protein folding
9/20: Non-coding regions and genetic regulation
slides
9/16: Transcription and Translation
Unit 27: Translation
Slides
Exam practice question: Explain DNA replication.
Homework: Watch crashcourse Transcription/Translation. Practice answering the question- "Explain the process of transcription" without consulting any sources to see how much you remember. (SL/HL). Complete the Code worksheet if not completed in class.
Read: pp. 346-351 and 355-361 (HL). Go to database (linked here) and search for a nucleosome. Explore the structure following guided questions on p. 348. (HL only)
9/14: Introduction to the flow of genetic information
Unit 26: transcription and gene expression
Slides (technologies)
Slides (Flow of genetic information)
Link: Animation of the flow of genetic information
Interactive (1): Simple graphic-transcription to translation
Interactive (2): Transcription and Translation
Interactive (3): Flow of information
Homework: Read pp. 116-122
Create infographic to distinguish between replication, transcription and translation (due 9/16)
9/12: Complete Part 1 or Part 2 (whichever tasks not yet completed)
Homework: Read pp. 116-122.
Watch: Crash course Transcription and Translation
Quiz: Paper 1 Style (Topic: membrane transport; RNA, DNA, Replication)
9/8-9/12: DNA Replication
Link: Video on DNA replication
Part 1: Model Building
Part 2: Slides
Part 3: Slides-Meselson and Stahl
Link: Animation of replication
Link: DNA replication game
Link: Hershey/Chase experiment animation (HL)
Homework: Watch: 1. video link on PCR technique
2. video link on PCR technique
Answer: Questions linked here
Read: Textbox pp. 115-116
9/6: DNA Replication
Unit 25: DNA replication planner
Slides
Link: Video-DNA and continuity of life
Link: Review video (crash course)
Link: Review video (MIT)
Homework: Read pp. 111-114. (HL/SL)
Watch: Meselson and Stahl Experiment video
Prepare 3 diagrams representing each of the three possible mechanisms for DNA replication and bring to class on 9/8.
HL: Read pp. 344-345. Outline the Hershey Chase Experiment.
Due: Mesocosm Part A
9/2: Comparison of DNA and RNA
Slides: DNA vs RNA
Link: Nucleic Acids video (Bozeman Science)
8/31: History of DNA
Watch: Double Helix Film
Answer: Questions on film
Read 1. Envisioning DNA: the nature of science and the race for the double helix
2. Rosalind Franklin's story
Homework: Review work completed in class.
8/29-8/31: Introduction to DNA
Unit 24: Planner: Structure of DNA and RNA
Guided Notes: Structure of DNA and RNA
Guided Inquiry Questions
link: DNA structure video (IB)
link: DNA molecule of the month
Homework: Review work completed in class.
Bi-weekly Quiz (paper 1)
8/25: Chi square and Mesocosms
Mescososm project
Mesocosm Rubric
Link: 50 year old sealed garden
Link: Mesocosms at Woods Hole Marine Lab
Link: Mesocosm Ideas
Chi Square (extra practice)
Bi-weekly Quiz (paper 2)
Homework: Read pp. 105-110.
8/23: Topic 4 Exam: Ecology
Study Resource: Bio-ninja
Homework:
Watch: Chi Square Analysis
Answer: Questions on Chi Square (linked here)
DBQ p. 209.
8/19: Ecosystems: Interactions and Energy Flow
Unit 22 Planner: Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Unit 23 Planner: Communities and ecosystems
Slides
Video: Trophic cascades and keystone species
Video: "Whale Fall"
8/17: Ecosystems: Ocean acidification
In class:
Ocean acidification-interactive
Homework: Read pp. 201-212
8/15: Climate Change and Ecosystems Impact
In class:
Slides
Video clip 1: Coral Bleaching
Video clip 2: Palumbo and research on Coral Bleaching
Data analysis: worksheet
Homework:
Read pp. 213-219; Complete DBQ p. 216 and # 1 and 2 p. 239. (due 8/17)
Topic 4 Exam 8/23
8/11: Logistics and Review/ Introduction to Climate Change
Safety Contract (due signed 8/15)
Class Syllabus (due signed 8/15)
Unit 21 Planner: Climate Change
Homework: Read Textbook (pp. 229-238)-pages linked here
Watch video on climate and Yellowstone
Answer questions (linked here)
Quiz over Climate Change 8/15
Rubric and checklist
12/5: Gene pools and speciation
slides: punctuated equilibrium vs. gradualism
12/1: Gene Pools and Speciation
Unit Planner Speciation
Slides
Link: Short film
Link: Antibiotic resistance
Homework: Prepare a brief description of punctuated equilibrium vs gradualism (as assigned).
11/29: Evolution- Evidence
Unit Planner: Evidence for Evolution
Slides
Data Point: Finch Beak Depth/Drought
Link: Origin of Tetrapods (short film)
Link: From fins into hands, scientists discover a deep evolutionary link
Homework: Read Evolution is happening faster than we thought
Read Text , 270-276; 455-462
Extra: B-Rex (TED talk)
60 minutes segment: B-rex
11/18: Second IA check point (due date):
(Part III-Analysis)
Tutorials on statistics
11/16: Evolution problem solving
Evolution: building the tree of life
11/14: Evolution
Unit Planner: Classification
Classification (slides)
Theory (slides)
Link: Video clip (tuskless elephants)
Link: Video clip (Darwin's Finches)
Homework: Read pp. 249-257
Resource: History of Classification
11/10: HL-Biology-Introduction to evolution
Slides
Homework/Background reading:
Section 3.1 (pp 141-148)
Section 3.2 (pp. 149-156)
Section 5.1 (pp. 242-248)
Watch: Video link-Darwin's Voyage of the HMS Beagle
11/8: HL/SL- IA Work Day
11/4: Final IA Work Day (HL)
First Check point due date
11/2: IA Work Day
10/31: IA Work Day
Upcoming deadlines-11/4-first IA check point:
(Part I and II-Research question and experimental design).
10/27: IA Work Day
10/25: IA Work Day
Link: IA Guidelines and Instructions
Link: Google doc-informed consent
10/19: IA: Question formulation
Homework: 1. complete this IA proposal form (due 10/21)
2. Fill in the google sheet document with information requested (due 10/21).
10/17: Introduction to the Internal Assessment
Rubric
10/13: Genetic technologies: Gene Transfer, genetic modification and cloning
Video: Gene transfer (cloning)
Video: somatic cell nuclear transfer
Article link: CRISPR and monsanto
Article link: CRISPR TED talk
10/11: Genetic Technologies: DNA profiling and gel electrophoresis
Video link: DNA profiling
Link: Biotechnology Slides
Link: Unit 31: Biotechnology Planner
Extra: CSI Elephant poaching
Link: Homework- Read pp. 187-199. Do DBQ p. 195 (due 10/13).
9/30: Biotechnology Virtual Lab Exploration
Complete all 4 virtual lab activities (linked here)
Topics: 1. DNA extraction
2. PCR
3. gel electrophoresis
4. Microarray analysis
9/28: Study hall time (free study, student choice)
9/26: Exam: Nucleic Acids and the Flow of Genetic Information
9/22:Review Activities
Video link- Use of bacteria to produce human insulin (SL/HL).
Video link- Day in the life of a motor protein
Video link-Protein folding
9/20: Non-coding regions and genetic regulation
slides
9/16: Transcription and Translation
Unit 27: Translation
Slides
Exam practice question: Explain DNA replication.
Homework: Watch crashcourse Transcription/Translation. Practice answering the question- "Explain the process of transcription" without consulting any sources to see how much you remember. (SL/HL). Complete the Code worksheet if not completed in class.
Read: pp. 346-351 and 355-361 (HL). Go to database (linked here) and search for a nucleosome. Explore the structure following guided questions on p. 348. (HL only)
9/14: Introduction to the flow of genetic information
Unit 26: transcription and gene expression
Slides (technologies)
Slides (Flow of genetic information)
Link: Animation of the flow of genetic information
Interactive (1): Simple graphic-transcription to translation
Interactive (2): Transcription and Translation
Interactive (3): Flow of information
Homework: Read pp. 116-122
Create infographic to distinguish between replication, transcription and translation (due 9/16)
9/12: Complete Part 1 or Part 2 (whichever tasks not yet completed)
Homework: Read pp. 116-122.
Watch: Crash course Transcription and Translation
Quiz: Paper 1 Style (Topic: membrane transport; RNA, DNA, Replication)
9/8-9/12: DNA Replication
Link: Video on DNA replication
Part 1: Model Building
Part 2: Slides
Part 3: Slides-Meselson and Stahl
Link: Animation of replication
Link: DNA replication game
Link: Hershey/Chase experiment animation (HL)
Homework: Watch: 1. video link on PCR technique
2. video link on PCR technique
Answer: Questions linked here
Read: Textbox pp. 115-116
9/6: DNA Replication
Unit 25: DNA replication planner
Slides
Link: Video-DNA and continuity of life
Link: Review video (crash course)
Link: Review video (MIT)
Homework: Read pp. 111-114. (HL/SL)
Watch: Meselson and Stahl Experiment video
Prepare 3 diagrams representing each of the three possible mechanisms for DNA replication and bring to class on 9/8.
HL: Read pp. 344-345. Outline the Hershey Chase Experiment.
Due: Mesocosm Part A
9/2: Comparison of DNA and RNA
Slides: DNA vs RNA
Link: Nucleic Acids video (Bozeman Science)
8/31: History of DNA
Watch: Double Helix Film
Answer: Questions on film
Read 1. Envisioning DNA: the nature of science and the race for the double helix
2. Rosalind Franklin's story
Homework: Review work completed in class.
8/29-8/31: Introduction to DNA
Unit 24: Planner: Structure of DNA and RNA
Guided Notes: Structure of DNA and RNA
Guided Inquiry Questions
link: DNA structure video (IB)
link: DNA molecule of the month
Homework: Review work completed in class.
Bi-weekly Quiz (paper 1)
8/25: Chi square and Mesocosms
Mescososm project
Mesocosm Rubric
Link: 50 year old sealed garden
Link: Mesocosms at Woods Hole Marine Lab
Link: Mesocosm Ideas
Chi Square (extra practice)
Bi-weekly Quiz (paper 2)
Homework: Read pp. 105-110.
8/23: Topic 4 Exam: Ecology
Study Resource: Bio-ninja
Homework:
Watch: Chi Square Analysis
Answer: Questions on Chi Square (linked here)
DBQ p. 209.
8/19: Ecosystems: Interactions and Energy Flow
Unit 22 Planner: Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Unit 23 Planner: Communities and ecosystems
Slides
Video: Trophic cascades and keystone species
Video: "Whale Fall"
8/17: Ecosystems: Ocean acidification
In class:
Ocean acidification-interactive
Homework: Read pp. 201-212
8/15: Climate Change and Ecosystems Impact
In class:
Slides
Video clip 1: Coral Bleaching
Video clip 2: Palumbo and research on Coral Bleaching
Data analysis: worksheet
Homework:
Read pp. 213-219; Complete DBQ p. 216 and # 1 and 2 p. 239. (due 8/17)
Topic 4 Exam 8/23
8/11: Logistics and Review/ Introduction to Climate Change
Safety Contract (due signed 8/15)
Class Syllabus (due signed 8/15)
Unit 21 Planner: Climate Change
Homework: Read Textbook (pp. 229-238)-pages linked here
Watch video on climate and Yellowstone
Answer questions (linked here)
Quiz over Climate Change 8/15