Calendar-2014

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! (8/26-8/30)

 * 8/28= register online for MasteringBiology access
 * 8/29= online: complete "Intro to mastering biology"
 * read Chap 1 in text
 * 9/1= online: complete "chapter 1 reading quiz"
 * read Intro, Chap 1-3 in lab manual
 * in lecture= What is AP? Setting goals, complete Learning the AP Biology Frameworks Activity
 * in lab= complete Scietnific Inquiry group activity; Understanding Inquiry Based learning objectives;

WEEK #2: Intro to Biology (8/31-9/6)
> complete Who Drank the Coke? Lab and analysis
 * read Chap 2 in text
 * 9/4= online: complete "Chap 2 reading quiz"
 * in lecture= AP Biology Big Ideas and Themes of Biology, characteristics of life, scientific method, viruses: Are they alive?
 * in lab=complete Peppered Moths lab and analysis
 * research Benedict's solution and iodine
 * complete Is this Diet? lab and analysis

WEEK #3: Intro to Biology & BioChemistry (9/7-9/13)

 * read Chap 3 in text
 * 9/13= online: complete "Chap 3 reading quiz"
 * in lab= create mini-poster on "Is this Diet?" lab; present posters
 * in lecture= apply scientific method to open inquiry lab

=WEEK #4: Biochemistry and Macromolecules (9/14-9/20)= > in lab= conduct inquiry-based Bromothymol blue/respiration lab = WEEK #5: Biochemistry: Carbs & Lipids (9/21-9/27)=
 * in class QUIZ: 4 Big Ideas of AP Bio, characs of life, scientific method, organization and domains of life= Wed 9/17
 * read Chap 4 & 5 in text
 * practice packets: "3-D water kit" wkst, "Quick review of properties of water" wkst
 * 9/18= online: complete "Chap 4: Carbon and Diversity of Life
 * 9/20= online: complete "Chap 5: Biological Molecules"
 * in lecture= review classif of life, atomic structure, chemical bonding (chap 2 PPT) and Biochemistry of Water (chap 3 PPT)
 * COOL science this week: check this out= [|Printing 3-D organs]
 * COOL science this week: check this out= [|Printing 3-D organs]
 * in lab= poster presentations of open inquiry on cellular respiration using BTB
 * in class= Chap 4-5- Macromolecules PPT lecture (pH, chemistry of C, intro to macromolecules)
 * practice packets: "Carbon and its compounds"
 * 9/25 in class QUIZ: Chemistry overview & Chemical properties of water (chap 2-3)
 * practice packets: " How can you identify organic macromolecules?" and " Organic cmpds concept map"

= WEEK #5: (9/28-10/4) = = WEEK #6: (10/5-10/11): =
 * in lab= build macromolecule models to demonstrate dehydration synthesis; pH LAB
 * in class= Chap 5 PPT: macromolecules- (carbs, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids)
 * Biochem crossword puzzle and concept map
 * Field trip to WSC Bog: Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014. Dress for the outdoors! Bring $ for lunch
 * in class= protein & nucleic acid structure
 * in lab= building Amino Acid and protein models to demonstrate 4 structural compositions of proteins
 * BIOCHEMISTRY UNIT EXAM: THURSDAY, OCT 9

**WEEK #7: (10/12-10/18): Intro to Cells,** ** Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cell Structure (chap 6) **
 * in class= Chap 6: A Tour of the Cell= cell structure and function
 * in lab= complete microscope survey and uses lab; What limits cell size?
 * 10/16= online: complete "Chap 6 reading quiz"
 * 10/18= online: complete the "Cells Interactive Activity"

**WEEK #8:** ** (10/19-10/25): E **** ndosymbiosis (chap 6); Membrane Structure (chap 7) **
> = WEEK #9 : (10/26-11/1) = = WEEK #10 : (11/2-11/8): Investigating Cell Transport & concentration gradients (Chap 7)=
 * ==== 10/21= online: complete "Chap 7 reading quiz" ====
 * ==== 10/22= IN CLASS QUIZ: CELL STRUCTURE ====
 * 10/25= online: complete "Cell Membrane & Passive Transport" interactive
 * HW= READ AP BIO INVEST #4;
 * 10/29= online: complete "Cell Membrane & Passive Transport" interactive
 * 10/23= "Know when to fold em"; "Endosymbiont Theory" articles (read) answer questions on endosymbiosis theory of eukaryotic cell evolution
 * in class= cell membrane structure, cell transport
 * in class= lecture: cell transport/concentration gradients; Create Cell Transport POSTER
 * 11/5= online: complete "Active Transport" interactive
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells
 * cell transport concept map DUE

= WEEK #11: (11/9-11/15): UNIT 2 WRAP-UP; intro to Cellular Energetics/thermodynamics = = WEEK #12: (11/16-11/22): Enzymes & Cellular Energetics (Chap 8) =
 * 11/10-11= NO SCHOOL; PDD-Veteran's Day
 * 11/12= UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP!
 * in lecture & lab= analysis and application of AP BIO INVESTIGATION #4: Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells, determining and calculating water potential; content review
 * **11/18= UNIT 2 EXAM: CELL STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & TRANSPORT (chap 6-7)**
 * in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism, Gibbs Free Energy,Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors
 * in lab: Enyzmes Properties & Action Color Diagrams
 * 11/21= online "Free Energy" tutorial
 * 11/20= AP BIO INVEST #4: lab packets DUE!!!
 * 11/21= in class: Free Energy POGIL due!

= WEEK #13: (11/23-11/29): Enzymes & Chemical Reactions (chap 8) =
 * 11/24 = online: Chap 8 reading quiz
 * 11/25: IN CLASS QUIZ-ENZYMES; Enzymes & Cell Regulation POGIL due!
 * in lab= "Toothpickase" Enzyme Lab activities and analysis
 * 11/27-11/30= no school....Happy Thanksgiving!!

= WEEK #14: (11/30-12/6): Enzyme Activity =
 * in lecture: finish Chap
 * 12/1= online: Energy & Enzymes Interactives
 * in lab: AP LAB INVEST #13: Enzymes Activity; conduct guided inquiry labs; design and conduct open inquiry Enzyme Lab
 * 12/8: poster presentations on labs

= WEEK #15: (12/7-12/13): ATP & Cellular Energy =


 * in lecture: ATP PPT, Glycolysis PPT
 * in Lab: diagram analysis, watch video clips, use computer time
 * 12/ : Chemical Respiration Molecular Workbench online module: [|Chemical Respiration]

= WEEK #16: (12/14-12/20): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: RESPIRATION =
 * in Lecture: Cellular respiration PPT (chap 8); in Lab: diagram analysis, watch video clips, use computer time
 * 12/14= online: "Respiration Interactives"
 * 12/17= online "Cell Respiration BioFlix Tutorial"= note: recommends 63 minutes to complete
 * 12/20= online "chap 9 reading quiz"

= WEEK #17: (12/21-1/3): CHRISTMAS BREAK =
 * Begin your REVIEW of all topics covered throughout the year thus far!
 * Create a REVIEW VOCAB GAME... DUE Jan 6th!
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> || Game Design.doc || = WEEK #18: (1/2-1/10): CELLULAR ENERGETICS:Control of Respiration & Photosynthesis =
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 * **1/6=** Review Game Cards DUE!
 * in lecture: review Control of Respiration, Feedback Loops, Intro to Photosynthesis Reactions/plant structure
 * **1**/8= online: "Photosynthesis Interactives"
 * 1/11=online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete
 * = IN LAB: Harvesting Light for Photosynthesis Molecular Workbench online module: [|Harvesting Light]

= WEEK #19: (1/11-1/17): PHOTOSYNTHESIS; cellular eneregetics wrap up/assessment = = WEEK #20: (1/18-1/24)-CELL CYCLE -Mitosis (Chap 12) = = WEEK #21: (1/25-1/31)- MEIOSIS AND SEXUAL LIFE CYCLES (Chap 13) = = WEEK #22: (2/1-2/7)- MENDELIAN GENETICS (CHAP 14) = = WEEK #23: (2/8-2/14)- CHROMOSOMAL BASIS OF INHERITANCE (Chap 15) = = WEEK #24: (2/15-2/21) - FEBRUARY BREAK- Biotechnology =
 * in class: complete photosynthesis lecture; compare C3 and CAM plants
 * in lab= conduct virtual labs on "factors that effect photosynthesis and respiration rates"
 * 1/13= online: "Photosynthesis Reading Quiz"
 * JAN 17TH = AP SCIENCE SATURDAY SESSION!!
 * in class= create Cellular Energetics "Big Picture"
 * Thurs: 1/22= EXAM: CELLULAR ENERGETICS: CHAP 9-10, RESPIRATION & PHOTOSYNTHESIS
 * 1/23= Test corrections DUE!; begin cell cycle
 * in class= Cell Cycle PPT (chap 12); in lab= begin Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis
 * 1/26= online: "Cell Cycle interactive"
 * 1/28= online: "Chapter 12 reading quiz"
 * 1/31= online: "Meiosis Interactive"
 * in class= Meiosis PPT (Chap 13); in lab= complete Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis
 * 2/2= IN CLASS QUIZ: MITOSIS
 * 2/3= online: "Chap 13 reading quiz"
 * 2/5= AP Lab #7: Analysis Packet DUE
 * ==== **2/11= CELL DIVISION UNIT EXAM (Chap 12-13)** ====
 * This will be completed online through mastering biology! This will be a timed test! You can NOT leave the website and return, youMUST take the test all in one sitting, you can not return to a question. Do not start this test until you are ready to complete in one setting. You can work on his during the week of vacation whenever convenient for you...see posted due date in masteringbiology. Please email me with any questions Prior to starting the test!
 * use the computer time to review both mitosis and meiosis using the dynamic modules assignments in mastering biology.
 * review the videos and power points posted on our cell division page to also help you review!
 * begin the Mendelian genetics mastering bio assignments throughout vacation to get ahead!
 * To be given at a later date...TAKE HOME PROJECT: BIOTECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL LAB PACKET

> in lecture: wrap up Mendelian Genetics, begin Chromosomal inheritance (chap 15) PPT
 * ** in lecture: begin Mendelian Genetics (chap 14) PPT; in lab: genetics practice problems packet
 * online: "Mendelian Genetics Interactive"
 * online: "Chap 14 reading quiz"

= WEEK #25: (2/23-2/28)- CHROMOSOMAL INHERITANCE (cont) =
 * lecture: Mendelian genetics: punnett square analysis
 * lab: view "The Making of Human" video; analysis packets w genetics problems
 * 2/26 = lab: Online Blood typing webquest analysis
 * 3/2= QUIZ: MENDELIAN GENETICS

= WEEK #26: (3/2-3/8)- WRAP UP iNHERITANCE AND GENETICS = = WEEK #27: (3/8-3/14)- Molecular Basis of Inheritance: DNA & RNA (chap 16) = = WEEK #28: (3/15-3/21)-From Gene to Protein (chap 17) = = WEEK #29: (3/22-3/28)- Biotechnology (Chap 20) = = WEEK #30: (3/30-4/4)- Wrap up and begin Evolution = = WEEK #31: (4/5-4/11): Darwinian Evolution (Chap 22) & Evol of Populations (Chap 23) =
 * EXAM: MENDELIAN GENETICS AND CHROMOSOMAL INHERITANCE
 * discuss ethical implications of genetic engineering
 * 3/10-3/14= lecture: molecular genetics PPT; lab TBD
 * 3/14= online: DNA Structure & Replication Interactives (recommended 60 mins!)
 * 3/16-3/21/14= lecture: Gene to Protein ppt
 * 3/16= online: Chap 16 reading quiz
 * 3/18= online: RNA structure & Transcription Interactives
 * 3/20= online: Protein Structure & Translation Interactives
 * 3/21= online: Chap 17 reading quiz
 * 3/24-3/27=complete translation, Gene to Protein ppt
 * 3/TBD= Webquest: mtDNA Studies and Evolution; Mitochondrial DNA vs Nuclear DNA
 * 3/TBD= online: chap 20 reading quiz
 * lab: insulin mRNA to Protein activity; restriction enzyme activity
 * LAB: Investigation #9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA
 * week of MCAS testing for sophomores
 * 4/1= virtual lab. Go to Molecular Workbench site (from Concord Consortirum): [|Molecular Workbench]
 * select the "DNA TO PROTEIN" module; complete online, print out report to submit for grade
 * 4/2= online: Chap 20 reading quiz
 * 4/4= online: Chap 16 Study Module
 * 4/6= online: Chap 17 Study Module
 * 4/6=complete webquest: lac operon [[file:Lac Operon virtual lab.doc]]
 * 4/7= EXAM: MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE (CHAP 16, 17, 20)
 * 4/8-4/10= LAB: Investigation #8-Bacterial Transformation of Ecoli

= WEEK #32: (4/12-4/18): Darwinian Evolution (Chap 22) & Evol of Populations (Chap 23) =
 * in class: Chap 22 & 23 lecture; in lab: graphing types of selection, practicing Hardy-Weinberg problems, virtual labs: " Natural Selection at PHET"
 * 4/9= online: Chap 22 reading quiz
 * 4/13= online: Chap 23 reading quiz
 * 4/16-4/17= Lab: Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

= = = WEEK #33: (4/19-4/25): APRIL VACATION WEEK: BEGIN EXAM REVIEW!! =
 * 4/23-4/26= Complete Review Packet- "Interpretation of Images, Data, Graphs"...SEE MS LAURENS FOR PACKET!!!

= WEEK #34: (4/26-5/2): HOMEOSTASIS, NERVOUS SYSTEM, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM = = WEEK # 35: (5/3-5/9): FINAL WEEK TO REVIEW! = = WEEK # 36: (5/10-5/11): You made it!!!!!! :) =
 * 4/29= __**Review packet DUE!**__
 * The following work is REQUIRED and will be submitted for a grade! Dates listed below are the DUE dates; weekend due dates will be checked on Monday...
 * 4/30= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Evolutionary Significance of Cell Communication: [|Bozeman: Evol Signif Cell Comm]
 * 5/1= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Phylogenetics- [|Phylogenetics] and Population Genetics Lab packet
 * 5/2= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Comparing DNA Sequences: [|Bozeman: comparing DNA]
 * 5/3= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Effects of Changes in Signalling [|Effects of Changes]
 * 5/4= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Unit 5 review- Genetics: [|Bozeman: Genetics Review] (20 mins)
 * 5/5= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Biological molecules: [|Bozeman: Biological Molecules]
 * 5/6= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Photosynthesis & Respiration: [|Bozeman: Photosynthesis & Resp]
 * 5/7= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Transport Across Cell Membranes: [|Bozeman: Cell transport]
 * 5/8= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Signal Transduction: [|Bozeman: Signal Transduction]
 * 5/9= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Cell Cycle & division: [|Bozeman: Cell Cycle]

== //**__5/11= AP BIOLOGY EXAM AT 8:00 AM!!!!!!!!!__**// ==
 * **//__Very helpful video review of ALL AP Bio topics= Bozeman's Final AP Biology Review Video:__ [|2014 Bozeman AP Bio Final Review!]//**
 * 5/10= Final review day....pick any Bozeman video (or multiple) on any bio topic that YOU feel you need the most review in; link to Bozeman's video list: [|Bozeman's List of AP Bio videos] (I would suggest looking at the 2 videos that review the most commonly-performed AP Bio LABS