First Nine Weeks’ Agenda

Week of August 8 -9, 2024

Thursday

1. Journal- Introduce Yourself (Who Am I?)

2. First Day Questionnaire

3. Introductions

Friday

1. Journal-If I was an animal, I would be a ___________(Why).

2. Lab Safety Paragraphs

3. Four Corners

Week of August 12, 2024

Monday

1. Journal-Who is your hero and why?

2. Four Corners

3. Folders

4. Biology Course Syllabus/Alabama in Motion Lab Safety/Flinn Safety

Tuesday

1. Journal- Name and explain five different safety rules.

2. Team Sheets

3. Taxonomy- Who Am I? A-Z

Wednesday

1. Journal-What are the most important safety rules? Explain

2. Taxonomy Presentations

3. Write I can statements.

Thursday

1. Journal- List and Describe ten types of lab equipment

2.Lab safety Puzzle

3. Complete Taxonomy Presentation

Friday

1. Journal- Choose your own science topic.
2. Lab Safety Worksheet-Classroom Scenes
3. Lab Safety Test

Week of August 19, 2024

Monday

1, Journal- What is Biology?

2. Review Lab Safety Scenarios

Tuesday

1.  Journal-What makes something living?

2. Lab Safety-Question Worksheet

3 . Lab Equipment Crossword Puzzle

Wednesday

1.  Journal-How are living things connected?

2. Characteristics of Living things- Powerpoint

3. 1.1 Quadrants

Thursday

1. Journal- Describe the 8 characteristics of Life

2. Complete 1.1 Quadrants

Friday

1. Journal- Why are biologists important? Why is Biology important?

2. Review 1.1 Crossword Puzzle

3. 1.1 Study Guide /Reinforcement

Week of August 26, 2024

Monday

1.  Journal-What is the scientific method?

2. Review 1.1-Study Guide/ Reinforcement

3. 1.2/1.3 Quadrants

Tuesday

1.  Journal -Reflection (1.1)

2. Characteristics of living things Review PowerPoint

3. Read and Outline 1.2

Wednesday

1.  Journal- List the steps in the Scientific Method

2. Video-Lab Safety Tools and Equipment

3. 1.1 Quiz

Thursday

1.  Journal- What is the most important step in the scientific? (Explain)

2. Read and Outline 1.2

3. Exit Slip

Friday

1.  Journal- Compare and Contrast Qualitative data and Quantitative data

2. Read and Outline 1.2

3. Chapter 1 Vocabulary test

Week of September 2, 2024

Monday

Labor Day!!!!

Tuesday

1. Journal- Is organic food healthier? page 26
2. Complete 1.2 Outline
3. 1.2/1.3 Quadrants

Wednesday

1. Journal- How is science and society connected?
2. 1.2 Reinforcement
3. Independent/ Dependent Variable scenarios.
4. 1.1 Quiz

Thursday

1. Journal-Write your own Independent and Dependent Variable Scenarios.
2. Practice finding Independent and Dependent variables
3. Review Independent and dependent scenarios.

Friday

1. Journal- Write and example that shows a stimulus and a response.
2. Read and answer 1.3 Reinforcement
3. Chapter 1 Vocabulary test
   • Review Scientific Method Sheet

Week of September 9, 2024

Monday

1. Journal-What are biomolecules? List the types and describe each one.
2. Independent and Dependent Variable Scenarios
3. Scientific Method Controls and Variable-Sponge Bob

Tuesday

1. Journal- What are the functions and benefits of Carbohydrate?
2. 1.3 Reinforcement Study Guide
3. Exit Slip- Review Scientific Method

Wednesday

1. Journal- Which biomolecule is more important? Explain your answer.
2. Write down I Can Statements
3. Biomolecule Chart
4. Exit Slip-Review 1.2/1.3 The Methods of Biology and The Nature of Biology (Groups -Give an example of a hypothesis tested by an experiment. Include dependent and independent variables)

Thursday

1. Journal-Describe the function and state the benefits of proteins.
2. 1.2/1.3 Quiz- The Methods of Biology and The Nature of Biology
3. Complete Biomolecule Chart
4. Watch Amoeba Sisters -Biomolecules

Friday

1. Journal-Describe the function and state the benefits of lipids and nucleic acids.
2. Review the biomolecule chart
3. Watch the Biomolecule Video- Carbohydrates
4. Watch the Biomolecule Video- Protein

Week of September 16, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- Describe the functions of Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.
2. 2.1 Quadrants (Black Book) page 38
3. Watch the Biomolecule Video-Lipids 1& 2

Tuesday

1. Journal- Describe the function of each biomolecule.
2. Biomolecules Posters-Group

Wednesday

1. Journal- What is the difference between adhesion and cohesion?
2. Biomolecules Posters-Group

Thursday

1. Journal -What is the difference between polar and nonpolar?
2. Biomolecule Poster-Group- Presentations
3. 2.2 Quadrants (Black Book)
4. Watch the Biomolecule Video-Nucleic Acid 1 & 2

Friday

1. Journal- Why is water an important factor for living things?
2. Journal Check
3. Biomolecule Poster-Group- Presentations
4. 2.2 Quadrants (Black Book)
5. Watch the Biomolecule Video-Nucleic Acid 1 & 2

Week of September 23, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- What is the difference between hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis?
2. Begin The Chemistry of Life PowerPoint
3. Watch the Amoeba Sisters Video-Properties of Water ( Schoology)
4. Watch Video-Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis (Schoology)

Tuesday

1. Journal-Define Atomic number, atomic, mass, protons, neutrons, and electrons. How do these terms relate to an element?
2. Complete the Chemistry of Life PowerPoint
3. 2.1/2.2 Vocabulary Sheet

Wednesday

1. Journal-What are the Properties of Water?
2. Review the 2.1/2.2 Vocabulary Sheet
3. Write notes on Atoms and Their Electrons-(Schoology-Chemistry of Life PowerPoint)
4. Chemistry-atomic number and atomic mass Worksheet (Complete for homework)

Thursday

1. Journals-What is the atomic number for Carbon, Silicon, Hydrogen, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen?
2. Review the Atomic Mass Sheet that was completed for homework.
3. Atoms and Their Electron Worksheet
4. Atoms and Their Electrons Video is on Schoology. (Use the video to answer the questions.)

Friday

1. Journal-What are the symbols for the following electrons Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Iron Potassium, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Gold, and Silver
2. Journal Check-Schoology
3. Macromolecule/ Biomolecule Review Worksheet.

Week of September 30, 2024

Monday

1. Journal-Reflecting on all the learning targets (I CAN statement) studied these nine weeks. Write five sentences discussing some of the knowledge you gained.
2. Biochemistry Exam-Schoology

Tuesday

1. Journal -Why are microscopes important to the field of Biology?
2. Read 7.1 –Create a taxonomy using this information (A-Z)
3. Complete taxonomy for homework.

Example

1. A- Anton van Leeuwenhoek used a simple light microscope.
2. B-Brown was the Scottish scientist who observed that eukaryotic cells contain a prominent structure.
3. C- Cells are the basic units of living organisms.

Wednesday

1. Journal-Describe the different types of microscopes used in science.
2. Collect Taxonomies- Place them in the folder. I will grade when I return.
3. 7.1/7.2 Quadrants

Thursday

1. Journal-Explain the parts of the cell theory
2. Complete 7.1/7.2 Quadrants (Take up and grade)
3. 7.1 Reinforcement and Study Guide (Sheets are in the basket)-(Take up at the end of the period) 5 points apiece= 55

Friday

1. Homecoming!!!!!!