Friday 12/9/11

Friday already!

Short test today, if your study guide is completed at the beginning of class you can use it for the test.  If incomplete this is not an option for you.

You will get the study gide for the final tomorrow, as well as turn in all materials for the unit.

Benchmark is your final and it is worth 90 points so you must study.  If you score a proficient or advanced your grade will automatically go up half letter grade (A- would go up to an A).

Tonight at 7:30 at MJC East campus is a lecture about the Genome of the Neandertal, if you go you will get 30 points extra credit if you complete a one page write up and collect handouts.  I will probably be there, so I hope to see you it will be a a very interesting lecture.

Enjoy your weekend, one more week!!!!

12/7/12

Restriction enxyme lab today (the protein that cuts the DNA at a certain code), presentations of DMO after as time allows.

Test Friday, all work and extra credit due that day.

C.O. Accurately assemble three parts of recombinant DNA model.

Tuesday 12/6/11

Thanks for being such awesome classes for the sub last week!

Today we'll do 15.2 notes then break into our groups and look at GMO's for another 10 point presentation.

C.O. Evaluate three methods of DNA manipulation.

Test is Friday, all extra credit due that day

Tuesday 11/30

Finish GATTACA

Start gene regulation and the turning on and off of certain genes.

C.O.  Understand three ways genes regulate themselves.

After the DVD you will do a write up essay on your pespective of the movie, then do 14.2 notes.

Tuesday 11/29

Thanks for being such great classes on my birthday yesterday!

Today part 2 of G-A-T-T-A-C-A, this will most likely run into Wednesday

All makeup tests today at lunch in 220.

Have a nice day

Tuesday 11/22/11

Test today (35 points), be sure to turn in all your handouts and notebook.  (50 points)

study the videos from DNA learning center 

Also, if you want to look at the game we did in class with the test questions go to

"superteachertools"  open jeapardy, then game library and scroll down to "pitman bio" from 11/21/11.

Good luck and have a wonderful five days off!

Friday !!!

Video quiz use the link from two days ago to prepare.

C.O.  Complete all material from unit.
Homework.  PP 296-310 chpt 1, due today.
pp 319-324 section review due Tuesday.

Have a great weekend

Thursday 11/17

Vocab and transcription/translation quiz.  You should use the web site as posted yesterday to review.

If you did not get your homework stamped it is due no later than Friday, there will be no exceptions.

C.O.  Understand five reasons for DNA mutations.

Unit test is next Tuesday

Homework-pp 296-310 and all section review questions by Wednesday start of class, 15 points!

C.O.  Know two important roles helicase and polymerase have in DNA replication.

Quiz thursday on vocabulary and the video segments we watched in class.  You can access them at this link to review.

http://www.dnalc.org/

open the resources tab, then 3d animations.  The quiz will focus on the replication, transcription, and translation segments.

Tuesday 11/15/11

Homework-pp 296-310 and all section review questions by Wednesday start of class.  If you missed today read pp 304-310 and catch up on RNA and protein codes.

C.O.  Know the three RNA types and how used in translation from nucleic acids to amino acids.

today we'll be doing 13.2 notes and building DNA molecules.

Thursday 11/10/11

Happy Thursday!

C.O.  Know three steps in DNA replication and translation

Homework-  296-299 answer questions, if stamped already you got extra points. 

Vocabulary quiz Tuesday.

Have a nice three day weekend!

Tuesday 11/8/11

I'm out at a workshop today.

You'll be watching an interesting  DVD on the Human Genome project, you need to take notes and do a one page write up about it.

C.O. Understand three components of the Human Genome project and how it will effect our lives.

Homework-Vocabulary and Pages 296-299 section questions completed for Wednesday.

Have a good day, see you on Wednesday.

Friday 11/4/11

Happy Friday!

Turn in all work for the unit (including study guide) and get notebook checked if you haven't already.

Unit test, STUDY the guide.

Have a great stormy weekend!!!!!

Thursday 11/3/11

Study guide for Friday test, complete for stamp before end of class.

C.O. Determine three ways to express inherited traits.

Homework- All packet and handout completed for Friday before test.  Also, read page 282-284 and answer the review questions on 284

Wednesday 11/2/11

Early release at 12:30

Activities with Punnett Squares and Gender linked traits.

C.O. Know three traits based on the 23rd X chromosome.

Homework- Complete page 282-284 section review.  Study guide by Friday.

Unit test Friday

Tuesday 11/1/11

Finish graph, all handouts and notes to date.

C.O.  Understand how to construct and interpret a dihybrid cross to determine multiple traits.

Have a safe and scary evening!

FRIDAY 10/28

Happy Friday!

Vocabulary test today, then 12.4 notes.

Handout stamped at end of class for credit.

C.O.  Understand genetics beyond Mendelian genetics.

STUDY

Thursday 10/27

Probability day!  What is probability?

C.O.  Know what the definition of probability is and how to apply to genetics.

Homework-Illustration colored with descriptions and highlighted recessive traits.  Worksheet passed out extra credit if done at start of class.

Wednesday 10/26

Finish phenotype illustration, do 12.3 notes, read in books.

C.O. Undertand how to predict raits by using a Punnitt square.

Homework- Finish illustration end of class.

Tuesday 10/25/11

Today we'll be doing a review of Monday's material, then a short lesson on 12.3 notes, and finally working on a genotype/phenotype activity.

C.O. Understand the role of dominant and recessive alleles in determining the phenotype of an organism.

HOMEWORK-12.1 notes completed and checked at beginning of class for full credit.

FRIDAY! 10/21/11

Happy Friday

Today we'll finish 12.2, then do a probability activity.

All vocabulary must be finished by end of period for full credit (homework for Monday).

C.O.  Know the law of independent assortment.

Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday10/20/11

Start of new unit on genetics.  We'll get our packet, start lesson 12.2 then do vocabulary.


C.O. Know the difference between phenotype and genotype.

Wednesday 10/19/11

Benchmark test -first major test of quarter 2.  This will not be part of your quarter 1 grade, those have been submitted already.

STUDY!!!!

Tuesday 10/18/11

Open book test, use any notes and book.  Benchmark is tomorrow, closed notes, be sure to study.

I will be at the school today, but not in class as I'm doing an in school observation day, if you need to talk to me I will be in 220 at lunch.

Have a great day!

Monday

Today we'll review for the benchmark test

c.o. know content from quarter 1

Do in class group presentations

Homework-Complete packet and benchmark study guide, due today.

FRIDAY 10/14/11

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Today we'll complete notes on Meiosis and compare to Mitosis, then you should finish benchmark study guide.

C.O.  Identify the stages of Meiosis.

Last day to turn in Extra credit, latest 3:00, please do not ask to turn in after that time.

Have a nice weekend

Thursday 10/13

I'm out at a workshop today, please use your time wisely to work on the benchmark study guide.

C.O.  Review content from quarter 1

Homework-Complete lab, vocab, illustration, and at least 1 page of study guide by Friday

Please use this website for meiosis http://www.cellsalive.com/

Wednesday10/12/11

Shortened school day, out at 12:30.

C.O.-Know the steps of MEIOSIS and compare with MITOSIS. 

BENCHMARK scheduled for next Tuesday.  You will get the study guide today and it is worth nearly equal points as the test which will be 60 points.  You will have the period to work on in Thursday and it must be completed by Friday for full credit.

Tuesday 10/11/11

Today we'll finish the mitosis notes and illustrations, then do a lab using microscopes to identify the steps on root tips.

C.O.  Know the life cycle of animal cells.

Homework-Finish vocabulary for Wednesday.  Last day for extra credit is Thursday,

Monday!!

It's Monday! :)

C.O.  Know HOW and the stages that cells divide through mitosis.

Review WHY cells divide.

Extra Credit accepted until Thursday for the quarter, no exceptions. 

FRIDAY 10/7/11

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Today we're starting Unit 5 on cell reproduction

C.O.  Know why cells reproduce.

Finish/take makeup tests today in room 220 at lunch.

Have a nice weekend.

Thursday 10/6/11

Finish or take the open note test, there will not be in class time to complete packet.  After test we'll put together the first part of the next unit packet and start the lesson on Cell division-Mitosis.

Homework-complete study guide

If you completed the test you can get ahead by doing the photosynthesis guided reading which is going to be assigned homework for Friday.

Enjoy the rain it's going to warm up again next week!

Wednesday 10/5/11

Open book test today, you'll be turning in your packet at the end of class.  Prepare by reading through the cellular resipration and photosynthesis sections in your book and checking to make sure your lesson notes are complete.

Remember that you will be seeing this material again on the quarter benchmark so focus on learning it.Tomorrow we're starting mitosis mieosis.






Extra credit will be accepted until Thursday next week.

Tuesday 10/4/11

Vocabulary quiz.  You will be trading your fold square with someone near or next to you and they can use it on the quiz, if you do not have one or incomplete you will not have that option.

Unit test scheduled for Thursday, unit study guide must be done by Wednesday.

After the quiz we'll be doing a short lab and working on the study guide.

C.O.  Predict and observe how CO2 interacts in substances, record and chart data.

Here's a good site for animations of the material we're learning
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/biological%20anamations.html

Monday 10/3/11

It's Monday!

Today we'll start off with a demonstration on energy during photosynthesis and cellular respiration, you should understand the role of electrons and NADPH+ to produce ATP in both the light dependent and light independent reactions. 

We will also be focusing on where the reactions take place such as in the chloroplast and stroma, inside or out of the mitochondria.

Vocabulary quiz tomorrow, study those words and be sure that you have your four fold finished.

There are labs scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday but it might get pushed up a day depending on equipment needs with other classes.

FRIDAY!!! 9/30/11

Today we'll be watching a short video on photosynthesis, then finishing and trading the vocabulary cards, and doing lesson 9.2.

Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday 16 points, you need to know all the words.

C.O.  Know the similarities and differences of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thursday 9/30/11

Yesterday we learned  how the sun is the ultimate source of energy and that Glucose is the energy of cells.  Today we'll do a lab to observe photosythesis in action, you'll need to be very patient and make accurate observations to get the data for your table and graph.

C.O. Observe and collect data of photosynthesis.

Homework- Finish vocabulary fold - 3 extra credit points if done at the start of class tomorrow

Wednesday 9/28/11

Start Unit 4  Energy in Living Sysytems.  We'll start the class by putting together the packets.

C.O.  Students know usable energy is captured from sunlight by chloroplasts and is stored through the synthesis of sugar from carbon dioxide.

make up tests at lunch tomorrow room 220

TEST-  Here's the link to a review game that covers questions VERY similar to the test.  Open the link, then scroll down to "library" open  and begin to look through the games, keep going until you fint PITMAN BIO and that's it!

http://www.superteachertools.com/millionaire/


Make sure you have ALL parts of your packet completed, you can turn it in for full credit tomorrow (if complete) otherwise it's 5 points per day late.

Study, and do your best!!!

MONDAY 9/26

Extra credit- finish entire packet tomorow for stamps!

C.O.  Understand three ways organisms get energy.

H.W.-  Finish packet by Tuesday

Unit test Tuesday

FRIDAY 9/23 :)

Happy Friday!

Vocab quiz today, and stamping of completed pages in packett

Finish lab, work on packet, study guide.

Unit test this coming Tuesday.  Next unit Photosynthesis and energy production.

Have a wonderful weekend

Thursday 9/22

No vocabulary quiz today, changed to Friday!!!

Today we'll finish how substances and fluids cross through cell membrane notes focusing on the sodium-potassium pump.  We will then do a lab with Elodea to see how environmental conditions influence how substances pass through the membrane.

Homework- Finish membrane illustration and questions, stamped at start of class.

C.O.  Know that energy is required for movement against the concentration gradient of a cell membrane.

Wednesday 9/21

First day of fall!

Homework- finish vocabulary and get it stamped, finish cell membrane picture and questions by Thursday.

Vocabulary quiz Thursday

C.O .  Describe three ways cells allow substances to pass through cell membrane.

Tuesday 9/20

Continue with the cell membrane.  You should know the phospholipid bilayer and the 4 embedded proteins.

C.O. -  S.A.Y.

Homework- Complete vocabulary by Wednesday, quiz on Thursday.

Monday 9/19

Unit 3  "How cells get energy"

Return graded notebooks and handouts for periods 1,3, and 4

C.O.  describe the lipid bilayer of the cell and its role in metabolizing.

Put together packets, notes, activity, vocabulary.

FRIDAY 9/16

TEST Unit 2

Study and finish study guide.

Turn in packets and notebooks.

Have a great weekend!!!

Thusday 9/15

TEST FRIDAY!!!

Study the unit guide passed out today.  We will have some class time after a short Cell DVD to review.

Homework- complete all assignments from Wednesday and study guide by Friday before test, this is passed in before the test with your packets.

C.O. Able to identify organic compounds, and cell organelles.

Extra credit- while you take the test list ALL levels of life organization.  You can also and/or list the characteristics of an organism from unit 1.

Wednesday 9/14

Today we'll finish the lab, then notes on the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus.  You will also get the Unit 2 study guide for the test on Friday.

C.O. List the functions of Golgi Apparatus and Endoplasmic Reticulum.

Homework-Finish vocabulary grid of organelles and cell illustrations, will be stamped tomorrow in class.

TEST FRIDAY, vocabulary re-take Thursday.

Tuesday 9/13

We'll be doing a cell lab today and into Wednesday working in partners.  It's very important to stay focused and on task as you will be using tools, stains, and following detailed instructions.

C.O.  Differentiate between types of cells and how they are classified.

Test will be Friday, please plan ahead for studying.  Definitely keep up with the vocabulary and the function of the organelles.

Homework- Finish organelle diagrams and vocabulary grid by Wednesday.

Monday 9/12

Early release today.

POP QUIZ-- You should know the 3 parts of cell theory. Be able to describe the role of three organelles (you can decide which ones).  Define the two types of cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) and know three differences between plant and animal cells. 

C.O.  List the levels of organization from cell to organism.

Lab starts Tuesday, back to school night at 6:00 tonight.

FRIDAY 9/9/11

HAPPY FRIDAY!

NO HOMEWORK.  Lab on Monday.



c.o  characteristcs of eukaryotic cell.


Have an excellent weekend

Thursday 9/8

Today we'll be moving into the cell, and cell biology.

C.O.  Determine at least three differences and similarities betweeb eukaryotic, and prokaryotic cells.


Homework- Finish graph and lab questions, they will be checked tomorrow for stamp.  Study for vacabulary quiz.

Wednesday 9/7

Today we'll finish the lab write up and graphing.  I'll be checking homework first thing so please have it done.

C.O. - S.A.Y.

Homework for Thursday- Finish lab write up and graph (it must have color for full credit)

Have a nice early out day at 12:30!

http://www.johnkyrk.com/   this is an excellent animated site to use as a reference.

Tuesday 9/6

Welcome back, I hope everyone had a nice three day weekend.

Today we'll be doing lab on enzyme reactions which will lead into early release day on Wednesday.

C.O.  SWBAT determine if changes in temperature will have effects on the activity of an enzyme.

Homework- Vocabulary and matrix/ enzyme handout completed and checked by Wednesday.  Vocabulary quiz on Thursday.

Friday 9/2

Friday!

Homework is to complete vocabulary.

Thursday we learned of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. 

How can these compounds be matebolized so efficiently?.....  Enzymes.

C.O. describe three roles and processes of enzymes.

HAVE A NICE THREE DAY WEEKEND.

Unit 2

"The molecules that make up living things are assembled in a highly organized way."  Organic molecules.

C.O.  COMPREHEND THE BASE OF ORGANIC MOLECULES.

The work turned in generally looks very good.  Tomorrow we'll finish vocabulary, do the lesson, and correct the test.

If you still need to take the test,or more time?  Come to B220  (Thursday 9/1/11) tomorrow at lunch to finish.

Did you hear about the huge river that flows under the Amazon (worlds largest river) in Brasil?

Wednesday 8/31

Homework-STUDY FOR THE TEST!  You will do well if you put in the time to learn the material.

Turn in notebooks and handouts tomorrow. 

C.O.  Take unit 1 test

Tuesday 8/30

Start of Unit 2  "molecular and cell biology"

Put together unit packet, then do vocabulary.

TEST Wednesday!   Complete study guide due tomorrow for full credit.

C.O.  SWBAT list the organic compounds of living organisms

Extra credit- think of a problem you solved using the scientific method, either draw or write out situation and indicate the five steps you used.  5 points

FRIDAY! 8/26

Happy Friday

Microscope lab today and Monday.  If there is something that you would like to try and prepare as a slide bring it in and if there's time you can make your own.

Homework:  Complete metric conversions handout.

C.O.  SWBAT identify parts and correctly use a microscope.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thursday 8/25

Lab using the metric system today.

EXTRA CREDIT- Bring in up to three colored pencil boxes

Homework-Finish all graphing handouts

C.O.-SWBAT use the metric system conversions and apply to stations of the lab.

Wednesday 8/24

Homework from Tuesday-complete first page of graphing activity.  Extra credit- graph the population change and year to fit exactly in the matrix provided.

Today we're using the metric system and the SI.  SI is used worldwide for scientific purposes (even in the US!)

C.O- SWBAT convert metric measurements and do basic formulas.

Remember to begin studying for the test next Wednesday.

Week 2-Tuesday 8/23

Got our books today, remember that you can keep them at home!

REVIEW-What are the four main reasons for innacurate data collection? 

DATA GRAPHING TODAY 

C.O.  SWBAT accurately read data and graph as a bar and line chart.

Week 2 -Monday 8/22

Monday we'll be reviewing material from week one and finding the solution to the "Rope Problem". WE WILL THEN GET OUR BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY.

At this point you should know:

1) 7 characteristics of an organism.

2) 5 steps of an experiment.

3) General safety guidelines of the class.

8/17

Be sure to get a folder to keep handouts in, and notebook by latest Monday.

First lab tomorrow focusing on characteristics of living things.

Can you identify the characteristics that all living things must have?

Monday 8/15

Be sure to get your syllabus signed and returned by Wednesday!

Biology pitman high

Welcome to the new year.

Please follow this site throughout the year to stay connected with assignments, news, and dates. I will be posting daily the language and content objectives for the class, and all homework that is due.

I look forward to the new school year!

Mr. Hofsteen