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Daily Quiz Schedule
 12/7:  IA complete draft deadline
          Rubric and checklist

12/5:  Mechanisms of evolution
          slides:  homologous structures and pentadactyl limbs  
          link:  evolution and human skin color

​12/2:  Evolution and Natural Selection

          Slides  
          Activity:  Pocket Mouse Evolution
          Link:  Pocket Mouse Evolution film
          Homework:  Watch-origins of Tetrapods
                       Do:   Prepare a definition of HOMOLOGOUS vs ANALOGOUS structures and                                  draw a brief diagram of the structure of the PENTADACTYL limb


11/29:  Evolution:  evidence and mechanisms
            Slides
            Homework:  pp. 241-249
            Watch:  Evolution of modern corn
            Do:  DBQ p. 244, 248 (check answers with key) 
            Extra:   radiolab-is laughter just a human thing?

11/16: Second IA check point (due date):
            (Part III-Analysis)
            Statistics tutorials

11/10:  HL-Biology-Introduction to evolution
            Slides
            Homework/Background reading: pp. 249-262
            Watch:  Video link-Darwin's Voyage of the HMS Beagle   

11/8:  IA Work Day

11/4:  IA Work Day 
          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
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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)
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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)
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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
LIfe is wonderfully complicated.   Stay curious.  Be skeptical.    And above all, ask many questions!