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Department: |
Science
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Biology I B
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Instructor: | J. Mondragon |
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Email:
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jmondragon@mvsc.k12.in.us
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Course Expectations, Goals & Routines |
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Dear Students & Family Members Welcome to Biology 1B! Expectations:
Students are expected to come to class ready to learn. In order for students to be ready to learn they will need a biology notebook and a pen or pencil.
Goal:
Our goal for Biology B is to help students understand their biological uniqueness!
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Course Description
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BIOLOGY I (L) Biology I is a course based on laboratory investigations that include a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. At a minimum, students enrolled in Biology I explore the structure and function of cells, cellular processes, and the interdependencies of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge, (2) explore the uses of biology in various careers, and (3) investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues.
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Week
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Standards
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Instructional Content
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Activities, Readings, Labs, Interactive Notes, Assignments, etc.
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Assessments
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Other
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1
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B.3.4, B.3.5, B.4.1, B.4.4
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Introduction to Ecology |
Levels of Organization
Making Connections activity - biotic & abiotic factors
Food Chains & Food Webs
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Whiteboard: What do Ecologists Study?
3.1 assessment
Exit Ticket
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2
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B.3.4, B.3.5
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Ecology of Ecosystems |
Ecological Pyramids virtual lab
Pyramid of Numbers/Energy
Owl Pellet lab
Water cycle activity
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Modeling
Whiteboarding & Literacty activity
Ecology test
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3
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Nature of Science #3, B.4.3
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Ecological Data Interpretation |
Create table & graph, analyze data
Invasive Species Research
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Ecology Table - Test retake for mastery
Internet research/write report
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4
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B.6.1
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Mitosis & Cancer |
Cell Size Comparison (pre-Mitosis)
Mitosis Lab
Cancer & the Cell Cycle
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Generate data, create pie chart
Internet activity - answer questions
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Measure, calculate, interpret data
www.science.education.hih.gov/
supplements/nih1/cancer/default.htm
Amoeba Sisters Mitosis video clip
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5
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B.6.1
B.6.2, B.6.3
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Mitosis & Cancer
Stem Cells & Differentiation
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Cancer & the Cell Cycle
The Cancer Fighter
The Story of Stem Cells
The Stem Cell Debate
Cell Differentiation game
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Worksheet
Literacy activity - answer questions
Complete opinion form
Unit test
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Nova video clip
University of Utah/genetics website
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6
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B.6.4, B.6.5
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Meiosis |
Meiosis simulation activity
Analyzing Data (page 327)
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Meiosis quiz
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7
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B.5.2
B.5.6
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Heredity - Mendelian Genetics
Heredity Problem Solving
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Trait Survey
Probability Lab
Punnett Squares
Genetics word problems
Dihybrid cross lab
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11.1, 11.2, 11.3 assessment
SpongeBob Genetics
Genetics quiz
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| 8 | B.5.1, B.5.3, B.5.4 | Molecular genetics - DNA structure |
DNA modeling activity
Sex-linked traits
Karyotyping (2)
Pedigree charts
Replication drawing
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Colorblindness quick lab
Whiteboarding
DNA structure quiz
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Station work
Modeling
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| 9 | B.5.2, B.5.3 | Molecular genetics - RNA & translation | Transcription activities | 13.1, 13.2 assessment | |
| 10 | B.5.3, B.5.4 | Molecular genetics - RNA & translation | Decoding messages activity | Translation quiz | |
| 11 | B.5.5, B.7.4, B.7.5 | Protein synthesis, enzymes, mutations |
Create a Protein
Demo: Affect of enzymes on gelatin (protein)
Mutation activity
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Protein quiz (13.2 assessment)
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Modeling with pipe cleaners & beads |
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12
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B.8.1, B.8.7
B.8.1, B.8.7, B.8.6
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Evolution - Early Hypotheses and Darwin
Evolution - Natural & Artificial Selection
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Variability of inherited traits lab, population growth curve graphing activity
Natural selection virtual lab
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16.1 assessment
16.2 assessment
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