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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The Simpson Gene?

Agenda:
1.)  Complete/ Correct Simpson Inheritance pattern Worksheet
2.)  Review Simpson Gene Article
3.)  Watch " Lisa the Simpson" to see what the creator of the Simpsons thought the gene was about over 10 year ago!
4.)  Short answer Essay practice Questions
 - Compare and contrast the genetic inheritance of the real "Homer Simpson Gene" and  "The Simpson Gene" from the episode shown in class.

Tomorrow: Chi Square Analysis  (Head Start?  Here are tomorrow's notes)

Complex Inheritance Patterns

Powerpoint Link

Genetics Webquest

Biology Web Bench Lab 7: Genetics of Organisms

Procedure:
1.)  got to Bio. Lab Bench Website
2.)  Go through the lab (some info in new and may be confusing if you rush. Do the best you can)
3.) Complete the lab and do the Quiz at the end.  Show me your score for credit.  (If you did not finish in class and still need credit you can write out the questions and answers or email me a screen shot of your quiz with score)

Wed. Dec. 12th

Punnett Squares

Agenda:
1.)  Notes: Punnett Squares
2.)  Sponge bob practice questions

HOMEWORK:
Part 1:
 - Tonight do a search for some additional punnett square problems for class tomorrow.  Look for interesting or funny questions to make tomorrow more interesting.  Please do not take the first thing you find on google.

-  You will turn in:  10 practice punneett square problems
-  Please print out 2 copies (not hand written)
- Do not turn in the same list as your friends (each list should be unique)

Part 2:
 Watch Bozeman Video "Rules of Multiplication and Addition"  be prepared to ask questions and do genetics problems that ask you to solve these types of problems.

Genetics Resources

Ch 14/15Vocabulary:  Due Friday 12/14

Notes/ Powerpoints
Ch 14
Ch 15

Other:
Unit Objectives
Essay Review Questions

Meiosis Study Guide (Due Mon)

Tues. Dec. 4th

Stress Management and Test Taking Strategies with Mrs. Burger

Mon. Dec. 3rd

Computer Lab & Review Day
- Today we will be meeting in class then going to the computer lab for a Virtual Meiosis/ Mitosis Lab and Review day.

Today's Assignment:
Part 1: Mitosis
1.)  Go to The Meiosis/ Mitosis Lab on Biology Lab Bench Website

2.)  Read the introduction and click Next to begin

3.)  Go through the Lab Review at your own pace.

4.)  Once you get to "Lab Quiz 1"  take the quiz and check your answers.  Once you get your score call me over to review your answers and receive participation points for the lab. (Do not move on until I have given you points for the quiz)

Part 2: Meiosis
5.)  Meiosis is a new topic.  Go through his section carefully.

6.)  In your notes make a quick sketch of the stages of meiosis.  Make sure to note what is happeing in each phase and how it is different from mitosis.

7.) Crossing over:  What is it and when does it happen?  How does this process add to genetic variation?

8.)  If you are moving quickly and have plenty of time left in the period complete the "Design of the Experiment II"portion of the lab.  If not use the table of contents to move ahead to the "Comparison of mitosis and meiosis" questions.

- Answer these questions (Questions answer format/ complete sentences).  These will be stamped tomorrow in class.  This should be completed as homework if not done in class

9.)  Complete the Self Quiz 2.  If you finish it today in class you can receive extra credit as long as you call me over to see the score before moving on.

Cell Cycle Chapter Resources

Cell Cycle Vocab (Due Thursday - Quiz Thursday)

Notes: Will be available the same day as given in class
Ch. 12 (Part 1): Mon. 11/26
Ch. 12 (Part 2)
Ch 12. (Part 3)
Regulation of the cell cycle

Ch. 13 (Meiosis and Sexual Repro)
Study Guides:  Due day of the exam
Cell Cycle
Meiosis/ Mitosis (see post 12/7)

Video Links
Cell Cycle: Bozeman explanation of Ch 12/13 info.

Fri Nov. 9th

CAM, C3 &C4 Plants

Agenda:
1.)  Share out from last nights assignment
2.)  Notes: CAM, C3 &C4 Plants


Bring Study Guides with you to class Tuesday. 

You will be given time in class to work on them.

Thurs. Nov. 8th

Light Independent Reactions (calvin cycle)

Agenda:
1.)  Cyclic/ Non cyclic ETC Share out
2.)  Calvin Cycle Notes

Homework:
- Watch the bozeman video Notes on different types of plants (after 8 min mark)
- Take notes on:
   - Types of plants
   - How plants are physically different (give examples of differences and types of plants)
   - How is photosynthesis diff in each type of plant?

Wed. Nov. 7th

Light and Dark Reactions of Photosynthesis

Agenda:
1.)  Overview of Photosynthesis
2.)  Light vs dark reactions (simple version)
3.)  Wavelengths/ Photosystems
4.)  Light / Dark reaction video

Homework:
Watch the following video on Cyclic and Non-cyclic reactions in photosynthesis.  Take notes and try to "become an expert" on the two processes.

Tues. Nov. 6th

Photosynthesis Day 1

Complete the following webquest for you an a partner. 

To receive credit for this webquest you must create a document by copy/ pasting the questions and answering them. 

Tonight one of you should email me the finished questions and answers to the webquest.  Don't forget to put your name on the finished paper and in the title of your document.

Link to webquest