Friday, January 18, 2013
Study Guides For Final Exam
Topics:
1. Introduction and chemistry review: Ch. 1-3.
2. Carbon/ functional groups
3. Macromolecules: Ch. 5
4. Metabolism: ch 8
5. Basic Cell structure and function: Ch. 6, 7, 12
6. Glycolysis and cellular respiration: Ch. 9 and relevant material from Ch 6.
7. Photosynthesis: Ch 10 and relevant parts from Ch 6.
8. Cell Cycle/ meiosis/mitosis: Ch 13
9. Genetics/ Mendel and the gene idea: ch 14
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Extra Credit Experience
Hawk Watch is a totally free and super cool opportunity for you to earn some serious extra credit before semester grades! Here is what you will need to do:
1.) Attend one of the Hawk Watch Days at the Wildlife Research Institute before Finals week.
- Saturday Jan. 12th @ 9:00 am
- Saturday Jan 19th @ 9:00 am
2.) Watch the presentation and explore the Wildlife Research Institute
3.) Answer the Questions on the Worksheet and Follow the directions to complete the assignment
Here's what you'll get if you turn your assignment in on or before Tues. Jan 22nd:
Your lowest Quiz grade will magically become a 100%!!!
For more info:
Link to Hawk Watch 2013 info Page
Monday, January 14, 2013
Group Study Guide (Semester 1)
Due date: Friday Jan 18 before midnight (Will be posted online Saturday before finals)
Each group of 3-4 persons will prepare a two-page outline of the topic selected. This outline must be typed. It will be put on the class website for all class members so it should be as correct and complete as it can be, given the space restriction. Date, title, chapters and labs covered (if any), and author’s names must be at the top of the page. Typeface must not be smaller than 10pt. Margins must be 0.7 or more. You may include simple diagrams with captions/explanations if appropriate.
When turning in group work:
- Title the email with the topic and chapter
Attach work as a word document not as the body of email
Title attachment with topic and chapter
1 attachment with all work from 1 person please (not multiple attachments from multiple people)
Topics:
Introduction and chemistry review: Ch. 1-3.
Carbon/ functional groups
3. Macromolecules: Ch. 5
4. Metabolism: ch 8
5. Basic Cell structure and function: Ch. 6, 7, 12
6. Glycolysis and cellular respiration: Ch. 9 and relevant material from Ch 6.
7. Photosynthesis: Ch 10 and relevant parts from Ch 6.
8. Cell Cycle/ meiosis/mitosis: Ch 13
9. Genetics/ Mendel and the gene idea: ch 14
Page 1 -2:
General outline form is to be used. Outlining allows one to quickly see the headings, subheadings, etc so that information can be easily placed in context. This and related pictures (with explanations) should take up about 1-2 pages. The outline should cover all major topics/steps in that unit and include the major points for each of those topics/steps.
Page 3: Quiz
In addition to your review sheet, you must also write or select 10 multiple choice questions on your topic. Each question should have A-E answers.
Page 4: Answer Key and Bibliography
1. The answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Each answer should have an explanation
3. Bibliography of all your sources in MLA format
Each group of 3-4 persons will prepare a two-page outline of the topic selected. This outline must be typed. It will be put on the class website for all class members so it should be as correct and complete as it can be, given the space restriction. Date, title, chapters and labs covered (if any), and author’s names must be at the top of the page. Typeface must not be smaller than 10pt. Margins must be 0.7 or more. You may include simple diagrams with captions/explanations if appropriate.
When turning in group work:
- Title the email with the topic and chapter
Attach work as a word document not as the body of email
Title attachment with topic and chapter
1 attachment with all work from 1 person please (not multiple attachments from multiple people)
Topics:
Introduction and chemistry review: Ch. 1-3.
Carbon/ functional groups
3. Macromolecules: Ch. 5
4. Metabolism: ch 8
5. Basic Cell structure and function: Ch. 6, 7, 12
6. Glycolysis and cellular respiration: Ch. 9 and relevant material from Ch 6.
7. Photosynthesis: Ch 10 and relevant parts from Ch 6.
8. Cell Cycle/ meiosis/mitosis: Ch 13
9. Genetics/ Mendel and the gene idea: ch 14
Page 1 -2:
General outline form is to be used. Outlining allows one to quickly see the headings, subheadings, etc so that information can be easily placed in context. This and related pictures (with explanations) should take up about 1-2 pages. The outline should cover all major topics/steps in that unit and include the major points for each of those topics/steps.
Page 3: Quiz
In addition to your review sheet, you must also write or select 10 multiple choice questions on your topic. Each question should have A-E answers.
Page 4: Answer Key and Bibliography
1. The answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Each answer should have an explanation
3. Bibliography of all your sources in MLA format
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wed. Jan. 9th
Unit 3 Genetics Problems.
This assignment is located in your textbook on pages 272-273. To receive credit each question must include: All work shown for pedigree/ punnett problems, complete answer (circled). This assignment is Due Friday Jan 11th
Heads Up!!!
- Don't forget a rough Draft of your pedigree project is due tomorrow.
This rough draft should include:
- Title (Descriptive - explaining traits)
- Chart w/ 3 generations on 1 side of your family
- Affected individuals (those with the trait) shaded
- Genotypes for everyone
- You labeled
- a key
Hand written is fine for your rough draft. This does not need to be perfect.
This assignment is located in your textbook on pages 272-273. To receive credit each question must include: All work shown for pedigree/ punnett problems, complete answer (circled). This assignment is Due Friday Jan 11th
Heads Up!!!
- Don't forget a rough Draft of your pedigree project is due tomorrow.
This rough draft should include:
- Title (Descriptive - explaining traits)
- Chart w/ 3 generations on 1 side of your family
- Affected individuals (those with the trait) shaded
- Genotypes for everyone
- You labeled
- a key
Hand written is fine for your rough draft. This does not need to be perfect.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Human Pedigree Project (Due Mon Jan 14th)
The following link has the information discussed in class on Mon Jan 7th about the human pedigree project.
Remember Rough Drafts are due on Thursday for review. Rough Drafts need to have all the same important information on them as your final project for credit.
Final Project must be in a form that can easily be presented in class (poster, ppt slide, etc.)
Link to project
Class Notes
Remember Rough Drafts are due on Thursday for review. Rough Drafts need to have all the same important information on them as your final project for credit.
Final Project must be in a form that can easily be presented in class (poster, ppt slide, etc.)
Link to project
Class Notes
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Thurs. Dec. 20th
Chi Square Analysis (Goodness of Fit Test)
Chi Squared Analysis is a statistical way of determining if a set of data should be "statistically trusted" or not. Today in class we will be learning how to solve a chi square test for a data set.
Agenda:
1.) Quick Notes: Chi Square
2.) Step-by-step example of chi square (lab)
3.) Class data collection
Homework: analyze the class data and answer the questions on your worksheet
Chi Squared Analysis is a statistical way of determining if a set of data should be "statistically trusted" or not. Today in class we will be learning how to solve a chi square test for a data set.
Agenda:
1.) Quick Notes: Chi Square
2.) Step-by-step example of chi square (lab)
3.) Class data collection
Homework: analyze the class data and answer the questions on your worksheet
Winter Work Pack (Due Mon. Jan. 7th)
The following link will lead you to your winter vacation assignment. The information on this assignment will be used later in the year during the evolution unit.
Winter Work Pack
Winter Work Pack
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