Unit 1 Assignments
due 8/12/16
Cornell Notes, Characteristics of Life: section 1.1
due 8/16/16
Cornell Notes, Nature of Science: section 1.2 and 1.3
due 8/17/16, Experimental Design
- complete one exp/control group question.
- complete any 3 problems on the back (#1-5)
- for #6, using the slip with guiding scenarios, select one question OR develop your own.
Write a testable hypothesis, using an if/then statement. Design an experiment to answer it (write a 3-5 sentence scenario paragraph). Following the paragraph, identify the experimental group, control group, independent variable, dependent variable, and constants. Create a 4-color (minimum) illustration of your experiment.
Cornell Notes, Characteristics of Life: section 1.1
due 8/16/16
Cornell Notes, Nature of Science: section 1.2 and 1.3
due 8/17/16, Experimental Design
- complete one exp/control group question.
- complete any 3 problems on the back (#1-5)
- for #6, using the slip with guiding scenarios, select one question OR develop your own.
Write a testable hypothesis, using an if/then statement. Design an experiment to answer it (write a 3-5 sentence scenario paragraph). Following the paragraph, identify the experimental group, control group, independent variable, dependent variable, and constants. Create a 4-color (minimum) illustration of your experiment.
- How are bean seedlings affected by water that has been polluted by detergent?
- What effect does acid rain have on marble statues?
- Does sand in the wheels of my in-line skates affect how fast they roll?
- Will a wet sheet become dry when hung outdoors on a freezing day?
- Is a family’s health affected by using a dishwasher? NPR article on allergies and dishwashers.
- How is gas mileage affected by the type of gasoline used?
- Does the presence of plants growing on a hillside change the amount of soil erosion?
- Does cold water freeze faster than hot water?
- Does the type of shampoo I use have an effect on how long my hair stays clean?
8/17/16 Classwork
Virtual Corn Laboratory- Transgenic Corn and the European Corn Borer |
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due 8/18/16, QUIZ - Characteristics of Life and Experimental Design
Conclusion questions from lab; summary of day's learning
HW- 3 Vocabulary cards
- FRONT: representative illustration (no or minimal writing)
- BACK: link (word or phrase you think of to remember term)
definition
usage sentence: Explain how your illustration relates to the term/concept
Terms:
growth, reproduction, energy, evolution, energy, organization, respond to stimuli
observation, inference, hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable, control group, experimental group, constants
Early Earth Timeline: Create a timeline (to scale), using notecards for each key event containing a legible 5-7 word GIST, and a 4 color illustration.
- "The timeline of the evolutionary history of life on earth." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_evolutionary_history_of_life
- "Deep History of Life on Earth" HHMI Click and Learn, http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/deeptime/
due
Cornell notes on the 6 kingdoms, section 17.2
due
Revisions using video source of 6 kingdom notes; Review (Summary statement)
Cornell notes on Classification (section 17.1)
due
Revise, Annotate, Review Classification Notes 17.1
Dichotomous Key and Classification Special Assignment
Create a dichotomous key for > six things. “Things” could be favorite books, social interactions, media, imaginary creatures, friends, foods; basically anything you would like to develop a key for. For one organism, provide its fictional classification (Kingdom to species). Create a four color (minimum) illustration of the items. Write a 4-6 sentence paragraph explaining your work.
"Smilies" class worksheet provides a model dichotomous key; notes have a taxonomy example
Sample game using dichotomous key http://www.zerobio.com/dichotomous_bugs.swf
Conclusion questions from lab; summary of day's learning
HW- 3 Vocabulary cards
- FRONT: representative illustration (no or minimal writing)
- BACK: link (word or phrase you think of to remember term)
definition
usage sentence: Explain how your illustration relates to the term/concept
Terms:
growth, reproduction, energy, evolution, energy, organization, respond to stimuli
observation, inference, hypothesis, independent variable, dependent variable, control group, experimental group, constants
Early Earth Timeline: Create a timeline (to scale), using notecards for each key event containing a legible 5-7 word GIST, and a 4 color illustration.
- "The timeline of the evolutionary history of life on earth." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_evolutionary_history_of_life
- "Deep History of Life on Earth" HHMI Click and Learn, http://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/deeptime/
due
Cornell notes on the 6 kingdoms, section 17.2
due
Revisions using video source of 6 kingdom notes; Review (Summary statement)
Cornell notes on Classification (section 17.1)
due
Revise, Annotate, Review Classification Notes 17.1
Dichotomous Key and Classification Special Assignment
Create a dichotomous key for > six things. “Things” could be favorite books, social interactions, media, imaginary creatures, friends, foods; basically anything you would like to develop a key for. For one organism, provide its fictional classification (Kingdom to species). Create a four color (minimum) illustration of the items. Write a 4-6 sentence paragraph explaining your work.
"Smilies" class worksheet provides a model dichotomous key; notes have a taxonomy example
Sample game using dichotomous key http://www.zerobio.com/dichotomous_bugs.swf
HW- Please answer any 25 of the following questions to prepare for your exam. Select questions for the topic you feel least comfortable with, in order to master the content. Please note the dichotomous key handout can count for 3 (one side) or 5 (both sides) of your 25 questions.
Characteristics of Life- Section Assessment, pg. 10, Questions 1-6
Methods of Biology- Section Assessment, pg. 18, Questions 1-5
Nature of Biology- Section Assessment, pg 23, Questions 1,2
Chapter 1 Assessment, Understanding Main Ideas pg 28-29, Questions 1-20
Chapter Assessment, Standardized Test Practice pg.31, Questions 1-12
17.1 Section Assessment, pg. 449, Questions 1-4
17.2 Problem Solving Lab, pg. 456, Questions 1-3
17.2 Section Assessment, pg.459, Questions 1-3; 6 (use the graphic organizer on the back of the table/concept map handout)
Chapter 17 Standardized Test Practice pg.465, Questions 18-23
Vocabulary: Be able to identify, define, and compare the following terms or concepts:
•Characteristics of Life:
organization, reproduction, respond to stimuli, homeostasis, energy, adaptation, evolution
•Nature of Science:
observation, inference, opinion, hypothesis, experimental group, control group, constant, independent variable, dependent variable.
•Classification of Kingdoms:
binomial nomenclature, dichotomous key, taxonomic ranking (DKPCOFGs), Eukarya, Archaea, Bacteria, characteristics of each kingdom (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae)
Unit 1 videos http://lpeppers.weebly.com/unit-1--nature-of-science.html
Essential Questions
-What is biology and how do we study it?
-How is scientific knowledge constructed?
-How do you know you are alive?
-How is life categorized and named?
Characteristics of Life- Section Assessment, pg. 10, Questions 1-6
Methods of Biology- Section Assessment, pg. 18, Questions 1-5
Nature of Biology- Section Assessment, pg 23, Questions 1,2
Chapter 1 Assessment, Understanding Main Ideas pg 28-29, Questions 1-20
Chapter Assessment, Standardized Test Practice pg.31, Questions 1-12
17.1 Section Assessment, pg. 449, Questions 1-4
17.2 Problem Solving Lab, pg. 456, Questions 1-3
17.2 Section Assessment, pg.459, Questions 1-3; 6 (use the graphic organizer on the back of the table/concept map handout)
Chapter 17 Standardized Test Practice pg.465, Questions 18-23
Vocabulary: Be able to identify, define, and compare the following terms or concepts:
•Characteristics of Life:
organization, reproduction, respond to stimuli, homeostasis, energy, adaptation, evolution
•Nature of Science:
observation, inference, opinion, hypothesis, experimental group, control group, constant, independent variable, dependent variable.
•Classification of Kingdoms:
binomial nomenclature, dichotomous key, taxonomic ranking (DKPCOFGs), Eukarya, Archaea, Bacteria, characteristics of each kingdom (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae)
Unit 1 videos http://lpeppers.weebly.com/unit-1--nature-of-science.html
Essential Questions
-What is biology and how do we study it?
-How is scientific knowledge constructed?
-How do you know you are alive?
-How is life categorized and named?