Calendar-2012

The following assignments and __due dates__ are subject to change at teacher discretion. Use the dates below as a general guideline but be sure to listen in class to see if any due dates have changed.

WEEK #1: Welcome to AP Biology! (8/28-8/31)

 * 8/30= read Intro, Chap 1-3 in lab manual
 * in class= complete Learning the AP Biology Frameworks Activity
 * in class= complete Peppered Moths lab and analysis
 * in class= complete Who Drank the Coke? Lab and analysis
 * research benedict's solution and iodine

WEEK #2: Intro to Biology (9/2-9/8)

 * 9/4-9/5 = join a class on MasteringBiology.com9/8 = online: complete "Chap 1 reading quiz"
 * online: complete "Intro to Mastering biology"
 * 9/9= online: complete "Chap 2 reading quiz
 * in class= complete Is this Diet? lab and analysis

WEEK #3: Intro to Biology & BioChemistry (9/9-9/15)

 * in class= complete "Is this Diet?" mini lab poster and peer review session
 * in class= complete Intro to Biology PPT lecture
 * 9/15= online: complete "Chap 3 reading quiz"

WEEK #4: Biochemistry (9/16-9/22)

 * 9/17= in class= QUIZ: Chapter 1-Themes of Biology
 * in class= complete Chap 2- Intro to Chemistry PPT lecture; complete Chap 3- Water PPT lecture
 * in lab=group work: design an experiment; complete Variations in Flowers lab and analysis
 * 9/22= online: complete "Chap 4: Carbon and Diversity of Life"

WEEK #5: Biochemistry (9/23-9/29)

 * in class=complete Chap 3-Water and Chap 4- Macromolecules PPT lecture
 * in lab= conduct inquiry-based Bromothymol blue/respiration lab
 * 9/25= online: complete "Chap 5: Biological Moleculess"
 * 9/26= field trip: Sam Rhine Genetics Conference, Chicopee High School, Chicopee, MA

WEEK #6: Biochemistry(10/1-10/5)

 * in class= complete Chap 5- Molecules of Life PPT lecture
 * in lab= complete data analysis, prepare poster presentation on Respiration Lab
 * 10/1= QUIZ: Intro to Chem (chap 2) and Water (chap 3)
 * 10/4= Poster Session

WEEK #7: Macromolecules (10/8-10/12)
=WEEK #8: (10/15-10/19): TEST & Intro to Cells=
 * 10/8= Columbus Day: no school
 * 10/9-10/11= TEST PREP HOMEWORK: complete all chapter review questions at the end of each chapter and check your answers in the back of the book!
 * 10/15= finalize macromolecules notes, review for exam
 * Tuesday, 10/16: EXAM: UNIT ONE (CHAP 1-5): INTRO TO LIFE AND BIOCHEMISTRY (will be during periods 4 & 5)
 * 10/17= PSATs (sophomores and juniors)
 * 10/18-10/19: in class=Chapter 6: Introduction to Cell Theory and Prokaryotic Cell structure
 * in lab= microscope lab and virtual lab

=WEEK #9: (10/20-10/27): Eukaryotic Cell Structure=
 * 10/22: online= Chap 6 reading quiz; microscope lab DUE
 * in class: Chap 6 PPT (cells structure-infolding vs symbiosis, endomembrane system); in lab: AP Lab #4 Diffusion and Osmosis (part 1)
 * 10/22: DUE= Lab: microscope with cell size and scale
 * 10/22 Lab HW= Read Investigation #4: Osmosis & Diffusion in lab manuals.
 * 10/27 Lab HW= Must complete online interactice Module. Using this website scroll down page to find the "Diffusion" Curriculum Module. Complete the module and PRINT OUT YOUR REPORT (you do NOT need to create an account). Go to website [|Online Modeler]
 * 10/26: online= Chap 7 reading quiz

=WEEK #10: (10/29-11/2): Cell Transport=
 * 10/29-10/30= NO SCHOOL; HURRICANE SANDY :(
 * in lab: AP INVESTIGATION #4 (parts 2-3); in lecture: Chap 6 PPT (cell structure: eukaryotic organelles)
 * 10/31= Diffusion Online Module DUE

=WEEK #11: (11/5-11/9): Cell Transport Processes=
 * in class: Chap 7 (cell membrane structure & transport); in lab: open inquiry Investigation #4 (design, conduct lab; create poster and give presentation)
 * 11/6= QUIZ: Cell Structure (Chap 6)
 * 11/7= AP investigation #4: Parts A, B, C structured & guided inquiry PACKETS DUE!
 * 11/9= Practice essay writing DUE; will use rubric to grade and peer edit in class

=WEEK #12: (11/12-11/16): UNIT 2 WRAP-UP=
 * 11/12= NO SCHOOL; Veteran's Day
 * 11/13= UNIT 2 EXAM (CHAP 6-7)
 * 11/14= in lab: work on poster presentation
 * 11/15-16= in lab: poster presentations on Open Inquiry Lab #4; in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism
 * 11/17= online Chap8 reading quiz

=WEEK #13: (11/18-11/24): Proteins, Enzymes & Communication=
 * 11/19-11/20= in lecture: Chap 8-Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors; in lab: Open Response Practice-Lab Essay & peer analysis
 * 11/18: DUE: READ- Appendix B in lab manual "Constructing line graphs" (pA3-A18)
 * 11/21:online Chap 11 reading quiz
 * 11/21-11/24= No School....Happy Thanksgiving!
 * 11/24= Read AP INVESTIGATION #13: ENZYME ACTIVITY (lab manual)

=WEEK #14: (11/25-12/1): Proteins & Communication=
 * 11/26= online: "Experimental Inquiry-What Effect Does Auxin Have on Coleoptile Growth?
 * 11/27= QUIZ: Enzymes (Chap 8)
 * in lab: AP INVESTIGATION #13: ENZYME ACTIVITY. 11/28=Part 1-Structured; 11/29= Part 2-Guided; 11/30-12/3= Data Analysis & Design Open Inquiry lab
 * in lecture= Chap 11: Proteins & Communications

=WEEK #15: (12/2-12/8): UNIT 3 WRAP-UP=
 * in lab= 12/4-conduct open inquiry lab; 12/5-design poster; 12/7-poster presentation session
 * 12/5= EXAM: ENZYMES & CELLULAR COMMUNICATION (Chap 8 & 11)
 * 12/7= DUE- LAB #13 Poster Presentation and Lab Analysis Questions
 * 12/8= MMSI SATURDAY STUDY SESSIONS: Douglas High School, 7:15am (meet at NHS)-2:30 pm. Transportation and lunch will be provided; ALL AP Biology students are expected to attend this session!

=WEEK #16: (12/9-12/15): CELLULAR ENERGETICS=
 * 12/10= IN LAB: Chemical Respiration Molecular Workbench online module: [|Chemical Respiration]
 * 12/11= online: "Respiration Interactives"
 * 12/12= online "Cell Respiration BioFlix Tutorial"= note: recommends 63 minutes to complete
 * 12/13= online "chap 9 reading quiz"
 * 12/14= QUIZ: Cellular Respiration (chap 9)- in class
 * 12/15= online: "Photosynthesis Interactives"
 * in Lecture: Cellular respiration PPT (chap 8); in Lab: coloring diagrams, watch video clips, use computer time (12/10-12/14)

=WEEK #17: (12/16-12/22): CELLULAR ENERGETICS UNIT WRAP-UP=
 * 12/16= online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete
 * 12/18= IN LAB: Harvesting Light for Photosynthesis Molecular Workbench online module: [|Harvesting Light]
 * 12/19= online: "Photosynthesis Reading Quiz"
 * 1 2/20= EXAM: CELLULAR ENERGETICS: CHAP 9-10, RESPIRATION & PHOTOSYNTHESIS ; all coloring sheets for this unit also DUE!
 * in Lecture: Photosynthesis PPT (chap 9); in Lab: coloring diagrams, watch video clips, use computer time (12/18
 * 12/21= LET'S CELEBRATE....POTLUCK LUNCH!! Be sure to sign up to bring your favorite food to class to share!

= WEEK #18: (12/23-1/1): CHRISTMAS BREAK =
 * Begin your REVIEW of all topics covered throughout the year thus far!
 * Create a REVIEW VOCAB GAME...DUE Jan 4th! [[file:Game Design.doc]]
 * Read Investigation #7- Cell Division in your lab manuals. Perform the Lab Bench Cell Division Virtual Lab: [|Lab Bench Cell Division Virtual Lab]

= WEEK #19: (1/2-1/4)-CELL CYCLE -Mitosis (Chap 12) =
 * 1/4= online: "Cell Cycle interactive" and Game design (from vacation)
 * 1/5= online: "Chapter 12 reading quiz"
 * in class= Cell Cycle PPT (chap 12); in lab= begin Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis

= WEEK #20: (1/6-1/12)- MEIOSIS AND SEXUAL LIFE CYCLES (Chap 13) =
 * 1/9= online: "Meiosis Interactive"
 * 1/11= online: "Chapter 13 reading quiz"
 * in class= Meiosis PPT (Chap 13); in lab= complete Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis

= WEEK #21: (1/13-1/19)- MENDELIAN GENETICS (CHAP 14) = =WEEK #22: (1/20-1/26)- CHROMOSOMAL BASIS OF INHERITANCE (Chap 15)= =WEEK #23: (1/27-2/1)- Genetics Wrap Up (chap 14-15)=
 * 1/14= CELL DIVISION UNIT EXAM (Chap 12-13)
 * 1/15= AP Lab #7: Analysis Packet DUE
 * 1/15-1/18= lecture: begin Mendelian Genetics (chap 14) PPT; lab: genetics practice problems packet
 * 1/22-1/25= lecture: wrap up Mendelian Genetics, begin Chromosomal inheritance (chap 15) PPT
 * 1/22-1/23= lab: Online Blood typing webquest and game: incomplete dominance
 * 1/25= online: Mendelian Genetics Interactive (mastering biology.com)
 * 1/26= MMSI SATURDAY STUDY SESSIONS: NORTHBRIDGE High School, 8:00-2:30 pm. Transportation and lunch will be provided; ALL AP Biology students are expected to attend this session!
 * 1/28-2/1= lecture: non-Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal inheritance, sex-linked traits; lab: fruit fly lab
 * 1/28= online: Chap 14 reading quiz
 * 1/31= online: Chap 15 reading quiz
 * 2/2= online: Chromosomal Inheritance Interactive (mastering biology.com)

=WEEK #24: (2/3-2/9)- Exam & Molecular Basis of Inheritance (chap 16)= =WEEK #25: (2/11-2/15)-=
 * 2/4= GENETICS UNIT EXAM (chap 14-15)
 * 2/5-2/8= lecture: molecular genetics PPT; lab TBD
 * 2/6= Fruit Fly lab packets due
 * 2/8= online: DNA Structure & Replication Interactives (recommended 60 mins!)
 * 2/10= online: Chap 16 reading quiz
 * 2/8-2/11= no school; Blizzard Nemo hits!
 * 2/11-2/14= lecture: Gene to Protein ppt; lab TBD
 * 2/12= online: RNA structure & Transcription Interactives
 * 2/13= online: Protein Structure & Translation Interactives
 * 2/14= in lecture: QUIZ: Chap 16
 * 2/16= online: Chap 17 reading quiz

= WEEK #26: (2/17-2/23) - FEBRUARY BREAK- Biotechnology =
 * TAKE HOME PROJECT: BIOTECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL LAB PACKET
 * READ: Investigation #8- Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation (in your lab manuals); begin researching facts on genetic engineering, transformation, and antibiotic resistant bacteria . Define each term, provide 5 facts on each on index cards (include your sources)
 * 2/24= online: Chap 20 reading quiz

=WEEK # 27: (2/24-3/2)- From Gene to Protein (chap 17)= =WEEK #28: (3/3-3/9)- Gene Regulation (Chap 18)=
 * 2/25-3/1= in lecture: Transcription & Translation PPT; in lab: AP LAB #8-Biotechnology: Bacterial Transformation
 * 3/4-3/8= lecture: gene regulation ppt; lab: analysis of Bacterial Transformation lab, Open Inquiry lab. Research topic: practical applications of Bact Transfx....in other words: what are some specific modern day uses of Bacterial Transformation? How is the biotech industry currently using the transformation processes we did in our labs?
 * 3/4= online: Chap 18 reading quiz
 * 3/5= in class lecture- QUIZ!: Chap 17
 * -3/9= online: chap 19 reading quiz
 * READ Investigation #9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA

=WEEK #29: (3/10-3/16)- Molecular Genetics Wrap up=
 * 3/10-3/16= lecture: viruses, wrap up; exam; Lab: Investigation #9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA
 * 3/12= Restriction Enzymes wkst packet due
 * 3/15= UNIT EXAM: MOLECULAR GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (CHAP 16, 17, 18, 20): test will be ONLINE on the mastering biology site. It will be available from Friday, 3/15 at 4:00 pm - Sunday, 3/17 at 4:00 pm ONLY! There is a 40 minute time limit and the test must be completed within the one session. There will be NO time extensions.

=WEEK #30: (3/17-3/23)- Evolution: Darwinian View of Life ( Chap 23)= =WEEK #31: (3/24-3/30)- Evolution of Populations (Chap 24) & Origin of Species (Chap 25)= =WEEK #32: (3/31-4/6)- Speciation (chap 25) & History of Life on Earth (Chap 26)=
 * 3/19= Test Correction:complete the exam as a homework assignment: available on MasteringBiology website: UNIT EXAM: MOLECULAR GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (CHAP 16, 17, 18, 20):
 * 3/18-3/22= lecture: Darwinian Evolution (chap 23); Lab= virtual evolution simulations
 * 3/22= DUE: "Evolution Lab" at biologyinmotion.com simulation data, graphs, and analysis; "Why does Evolution Matter?" article and analysis questions; Understanding Evolution: Homology and Analogy
 * in lecture: evolution of Populations; Hardy-Weinberg Theorem and Calculations; in lab: Population Genetics & Evolution Labs
 * 3/26= DUE: "Sex and the Single Guppy" simulation data, graphs, and analysis; "How Females Choose their Mates" article and analysis questions
 * 3/27= online: Chap 22 reading quiz
 * 3/30= online: Chap 23 reading quiz
 * in lecture/lab: How do new species form? How can we use fossil records to date history of life on earth?
 * 4/1= SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE!
 * 4/3= online: Chap 24 reading quiz
 * 4/3= IN CLASS QUIZ: EVOLUTION
 * 4/4= NHS SCIENCE FAIR in Media Center
 * 4/5= Population Genetics and Evolution lab packet DUE
 * 4/6= online: Chap 25 readying quiz

=WEEK #33: (4/7-4/13)- Phylogeny and Tree of Life (Chap 26) & Mircrobial Life ( Chap 27-28)=
 * in lecture:Phylogenetics and microbial life; in lab: microscope lab survey of viruses, bacteria, protists
 * 4/8= online: Chap 26 reading quiz
 * 4/11= online: Chap 27 reading quiz
 * 4/13= online: Chap 28 reading quiz

=WEEK #34: (4/14-4/20)- APRIL VACATION=
 * Take home test: plant anatomy & physiology

=WEEK #35: (4/21-4/27)- COMMUNICATION: Endocrine Sys (Chap 45) & Nervous Sys (Chap 48)=
 * in lecture: Endocrine Sys and communication; in lab: complete Protist microslide survey
 * 4/25= online: Chap 45 reading quiz
 * 4/25= INTERNATIONAL DNA DAY!! Guest Speaker Richard Resnick will lecture on the Human Genome Project
 * 4/27=MMSI SATURDAY STUDY SESSIONS: UXBRIDGE High School, MEET AT NHS BY 7:15 AM! 8:00-2:30 pm. Transportation and lunch will be provided; ALL AP Biology students are expected to attend this session!
 * 4/29= online: Chap 48 reading quiz

=WEEK #36: (4/28-5/4)- ANIMAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: Digestive (Chap 41) and Cardiovascular System (Chap 42), Respiratory and Nervous Sys=
 * in lecture: Digestive System and Cardiovascular system PPTS; in lab: CAT dissections
 * Each day you will perform a dissection of one body system; that night you will complete your virtual lab assignment and your lab reflection page for homework
 * 4/29=gastrointestinal (digestive system)
 * 4/30=respiratory
 * 5/2=cardiovascular (circulatory system)
 * 5/3= renal (urinary system)
 * 5/8= neuro (nervous system)

=WEEK #37: (5/5-5/11)- Body System Wrap up & REVIEW!!!!=
 * Complete 6 content area review sections in your Barron's AP Bio test prep booklets. Read each content section and take notes, complete all practice MC and OR questions, self assess.
 * 5/7= Mouse Party! Virtual Nervous System Lab DUE!
 * 5/8= Lab illustration of neuromuscular junction

= WEEK # 38: AP BIOLOGY EXAM = MONDAY, MAY 13TH AT 8:00 AM!!!!!... You made it!!!!=)