4th Nine Weeks Agenda

Week of March 11, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- What is DNA?
2. 11.1 & 11.2 Quadrants
3. Exit Slip

Tuesday

E-Day

11.3 Quadrants

Wednesday

1. Journal- Explain the structure of a nucleotide.
2. Read and Outline 11.1
3. Exit Slip

Thursday

1. Journal- How does DNA replicate?
2. Complete 11.1 Outline
3. 11.1 Reinforcement

Friday

1. Journal- Name and Explain how the nitrogenous bases are paired.
2. Reviewed 11.1
3. Read and Outline 11.2

Week of March 18, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- What is the difference between RNA and DNA?
2. Complete 11.1 Outline
3. DNA and Genes- DNA and RNA Concept Map

Tuesday

1. Journal- What happens during transcription and what takes place during translation?
2. 11.1 Quiz
3. DNA and Genes Vocabulary Review

Wednesday

1. Journal- Describe the function of the three types of RNA.
2. Chapter 11 Vocabulary Quiz
3. Take notes on 11.1/11.2-Powerpoint DNA and RNA

Thursday

1. Journal- Compare and Contrast Frameshift Mutation and Point Mutation
2. 11.2 Study Guide and Reinforcement
3. Exit Slip

Friday

1. Journal -What is Chromosomal Mutation?
2. Mini lab page 293

Week of April 1, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- What is cancer? What are some things that cause cancer?
2. Complete 11.1/11.2 PowerPoint

Tuesday

1. Journal-What does the theory of Evolution state? Who is the father of Evolution? How do you feel about this theory?
2. Mini Lab page 293
3. Review Transcription and Translation

Wednesday

1. Journal- How does Darwin explain Natural Selection?
2. 11.3 Powerpoint- Mutations
3. Protein Synthesis Worksheet

Thursday

1. Journal-DNA and RNA Comparison Chart
2. 11.3 Powerpoint- Mutations
3. 11.3 Reinforcement Sheet

Friday

1. Journal- Journal Check
2. 11.3 Reinforcement
3. 15.1 Quadrants page-393

Week of April 8, 2024

Monday

1. Journal-What are some adaptations that are evidence of Evolution?
2. Chapter 11 Test- DNA and Genes Test

Tuesday

1. Journal-External Structure of a Frog
2. 15.1.Quadrants page 393
3. Evolution Powerpoint-Take notes

Wednesday

1. Journal- Internal Structure of a Frog
2. Pepper Moth-Evolution Activity
3. Frog Dissection Video- Part 1

Thursday

1. Journal-Who is more evolved humans are reptiles? Explain these terms: vestigial structures, analogous structures, and homologous structures.
2. Define 25.2 Vocabulary on page 680
3. Frog Dissection Video- External Anatomy of the Frog Video
4. Frog Dissection Internal Anatomy of the Frog 1&2

Friday

1. Journal- Evolution Check
2. Frog Dissection Internal Anatomy of the Frog Videos 1&2
3. Amnesty Day

Week of April 15, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- Take notes on Frog Dissection Video
2. Classification Powerpoint

Tuesday

1. Journal-Compare Aristotle’s system to Linnaeus’s system

Wednesday

1. Frog Dissection Lab

Thursday

1. Frog Dissection Lab
2. Define Chapter 17 Vocabulary Words

Friday

1. Journal- How are scientific names written? (Explain) What is binomial nomenclature? Why do we use scientific names instead of common names?
2. Classification of Living Things Pogil
3. Homework-fetal pig dissection part 1 & part 2 -biologybyme-Youtube

April 22, 2024

Monday

1. Journal- How are the Gray Wolf, the Coyote, and the Red Wolf alike, and how are they different?
2. Problem Solving Lab page 447
3. Review Classification-Pogil
4. Define Chapter 17 Vocabulary Words-Complete for Homework

Tuesday

1. Fetal Pig Dissection

Wednesday

Fetal Pig Dissection

Thursday

Fetal Pig Dissection

Friday

1. In Service /Teacher Workday

Week of April 29, 2023

Monday

1. Journal-Describe the six Kingdom-Give the unique characteristics of each kingdom(Good and Bad)
2. 17.2 Powerpoint -Six Kingdoms
3. 17.1 & 17.2 Study Guide

Tuesday

1. Journal- Dichotomous Keys
2. 17.1 & 17.2 Study Guide

Wednesday

1. Journal-Mini Lab page 453
2. Complete-Cladogram and Dichotomous Key Powerpoint
3. The Norns
4. Cladogram Reveals Evolutionary History -Activity (Worksheet)

Thursday

1. Journal – Describe and Give examples of habitat and niche
2. Chapter 17 Test
3. Quadrants- Chapter 2 Quadrants – Page 61

Friday

1. Journal-Describe the levels of organization from organisms to biosphere.
2. Complete-Quadrants- Chapter 2 Quadrants – Page 61 (Turn in at the end of the period)

May 6, 2024

Monday

1. Journals-Describe and explain the 5 symbiotic relationships (Give examples)
2. Chapter 2 Ecology Powerpoint

Tuesday

1. Journal-Problem Solving Lab page 37
2. Food Web and Food Chain Worksheet

Wednesday

1. Journal-Nitrogen Cycle
2. Complete Chapter 2 Ecology Powerpoint
3. Draw a food chain and a food web-rubric

Thursday

1. Journal- Phosphorus Cycle
2. Draw a food Chain and a Food Web

Friday

1. Journal- Carbon Cycle
2. Biomes Activity Sheet-(Due at the end of the period)

May 13, 2024

Monday

1. Journal-Check
2. Food Web and Food Chain
3. Semester Study Guide

Tuesday

1. Semester Exam Study Guide
2. Food Web and Food Chain

Wednesday

1. Semester Study Guide
2. Present Food Web and Food Chain

Thursday

Semester Exam Review

Friday

1st and 2nd period Exam