Calendar-2016

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! (8/31-9/2)

 * read Chap 1 in text
 * in lecture= What is AP? Setting goals, complete discoveries in biology Timeline activity + Learning the AP Biology Frameworks Activity
 * 9/2= ECOLOGY SUMMER PROJECT DUE!!
 * Hw: view [|Bozeman video: The New AP Bio Exam] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs

WEEK #2: Intro to Biology (9/4-9/10)

 * 9/5= LABOR DAY...NO SCHOOL!
 * 9/6= AP Bio Pre-test: complete a sample ap bio exam (multiple choice completion and analysis)
 * 9/7= free response completion and analysis
 * 9/9= create masteringbiology account; online: complete "Intro to mastering biology"
 * read Intro, Chap 1
 * in lecture= AP Biology Big Ideas and Themes of Biology,
 * in lecture= AP Biology Big Ideas and Themes of Biology,

WEEK #3: Intro to Biology (9/11-9/17)
=WEEK #4: intro to Scientific Investigations and Data Analysis (9/18-9/24) =
 * Mon, 9/12= online: complete "chapter 1 reading quiz"
 * Tues, 9/13= online: complete "Chap 1 Study Dynamic Module"
 * due Wed, 9/14=
 * research Benedict's Solution and Iodine (for use in lab tomorrow)
 * HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Using Mathematics] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * due Thurs, 9/15=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Scientific Questioning] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * due Fri, 9/16=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Data Collection Strategies] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * in lecture: scientific method and processes; compare indep vs dep variables, null hypothesis, levels of inquiry, data analysis, graphing results
 * in lab=
 * complete Peppered Moths lab and analysis
 * complete Who Drank the Coke? Lab and analysis
 * complete Is this Diet? lab and analysis
 * due Tues, 9/20=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Analysis & Evaluation of Evidence] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * due Wed, 9/21=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Scientific Explanations & Theories] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * create mini-poster on "Is this Diet?" lab; present posters
 * design an open inquiry investigation on using BTB
 * conduct open inquiry investigation, collect and analyze data
 * create mini poster on BTB lab; present posters

= WEEK #5: Intro to characteristics of life and classification of life-(9/25-10/1)=
 * in lab=
 * conduct open inquiry investigation, collect and analyze data
 * create mini poster on BTB lab; present posters
 * Fri= 9/30= poster presentations of open inquiry on cellular respiration using BTB
 * in lecture=
 * group debate= Are viruses Alive?-join w Rossi's class
 * review classif of life, atomic structure, chemical bonding (chap 2 PPT) and Biochemistry of Water (chap 3 PPT)

= WEEK #6: Biochemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical bonding (10/2-10/8)=
 * read Chap 3, 4 & 5 in text
 * Mon 10/3= online: Chap 3 reading quiz
 * Wed 10/5= online: Chap 4 reading quiz
 * Sat 10/8= online: Chap 5 reading quiz
 * thurs 9/6= in class QUIZ: intro to chem and properties of water
 * in lecture: chemical bonds, chemistry of water, (chap 2-3), pH, chemistry of Carbon, functional groups,
 * in lab: "3-D properties of water" wkst, pH lab

= WEEK #7: Biochemistry: Properties of Water, Chemistry of Carbon, = = Macromolecules of LIfe: Carbohydrates & Lipids = = (10/9-10/15) =


 * 10/10= Columbus Day Holiday!
 * in class= Chap 2, 3, 4 PPTs; properties of water, pH, Chemistry of Carbon, Carbohydrates, Lipids
 * lab= building macromolecules models to demonstrate dehydration synthesis & hydrolysis reactions
 * practice wksts= Review props of water, Carbon & cmpds, build 3-D models of carbs & lipids, BioMolecules packet
 * Bozeman: Biological Molecules wkst-

= WEEK #8: BIOCHEMISTRY: Macromolecules of LIfe: Proteins & Nucleic Acids (10/16-10/22) =
 * in lab= building Amino Acid and protein models to demonstrate 4 structural compositions of proteins, Macromolecules LAB
 * in lecture= Chemistry of Proteins and Nucleic Acids
 * Field trip to GENETICS CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, OCT 21ST; Bring $ for lunch

= WEEK #9: CELLS: Intro to Cells, Eukaryotic Cell Structure: (10/23-10/29)=
 * BE SURE TO WATCH THE TUTORIAL VIDEOS ON BIOCHEM TOPICS & TO USE THE SELF QUIZZES to help you prepare for the exam; these can be found on the Biochemistry Page of this wikispace!
 * BIOCHEMISTRY UNIT EXAM: MONDAY, OCT 24TH
 * Obtain personal copy of YOUR INNER FISH (outside reading book to be used throughout the rest of the course): follow reading times within calendar below- Inner Fish Guidelines [[file:Your Inner Fish- Reading.xls]]
 * in class= Chap 6: A Tour of the Cell= cell structure and function
 * in lab= Comparing Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
 * 10/26= online: complete "Chap 6 reading quiz"
 * 10/29= online: complete the "Cells Interactive Activity"


 * == WEEK #10: CELLS: Eukaryotic Cell Structure, Membrane Structure/ Function (10/30-11/5)==
 * YOUR INNER FISH: Read Chap 1
 * in class= Chap 7: Cell membrane structure, cell transport
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells
 * 11/1= online: complete "Chap 7 reading quiz"
 * 11/3= online: complete "Cell Membrane & Passive Transport" interactive
 * 11/5=online: complete "Active Transport" interactive

=WEEK #11: Investigating Cell Transport & concentration gradients= =(11/6-11/12)=
 * YOUR INNER FISH: Read Chap 1, Chapter Analysis/Discussion in class Mon, 11/14
 * in class= solutions, cell membrane structure, SA: Vol analysis, limits to cell size
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells, lab analysis
 * watch Bozeman's Osmosis-Diffusion Lab video: [|Bozeman: Osmosis-Diffusion Lab]; answer analysis wkst.
 * Use Bozeman;'s video to apply analysis to Potato lab

WEEK #12 : Water Potential - Cells Assessment (11/13-11/19)
=== 11/18= IN CLASS EXAM: CELL STRUCTURE & TRANSPORT ===
 * Monday: 11/14- Your Inner Fish- Chapter 1 group discussion & analysis
 * Read Chapter 2: Your Inner Fish
 * watch Bozeman's Water Potential video: [|Bozeman: Water Potential]; apply to Potato lab conclusions
 * DUE: AP Biology Investigation #4- Lab Analysis/conclusion (all 3 parts)
 * Link to scholarship options: [|Scholarships]
 * use EASYNOTECARDS- [|EasyNotecards]
 * use any of Bozemans videos: [|Bozeman videos]

= WEEK #13: Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells: Endosymbiosis (11/20-1/26)=
 * Read Chapter 2: Your Inner Fish
 * in lecture: test corrections
 * In lab: "Examining the Fossil Record" - activity to apply Chap 1-Your Inner Fish paleontology activities to fossil finding, gradualism, punctuated evolution
 * Intro to Endosymbiosis: you will independently read the article, watch the videos below, and create your analysis; this must be your OWN work!
 * link to article= [|Bacteria & Immune Response]
 * link to animation = [|Animation-Endosymbiosis- MHHE]
 * Bozeman video= [|Bozeman- Endosymbiosis]
 * Pfizer video= Inflammatory Immune Response= [|Immune Response video]
 * no school 11/24-11/27= Happy Thanksgiving!
 * no school 11/24-11/27= Happy Thanksgiving!
 * no school 11/24-11/27= Happy Thanksgiving!

= WEEK #14: (11/27-12/3): (Chap 8): Gibbs Free Energy, Intro to Metabolism=
 * Monday: 11/14- Your Inner Fish- Chapter 2 group discussion & analysis
 * Begin reading Your Inner Fish- chapter 3
 * in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism, Gibbs Free Energy,Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors
 * 12/2= online "Free Energy" tutorial
 * 12/5 = online: Chap 8 reading quiz
 * Due: Friday, 12/2= Endosymbiosis Analysis

= WEEK #15: (12/4-12/10): Enzymes & Chemical Reactions (chap 8)=
 * AP LAB INVEST #13: Enzymes Activity; conduct guided inquiry labs; design and conduct open inquiry Enzyme Lab
 * 12/8= online: Energy & enzymes Interactives
 * continue reading Your Inner Fish-Chapter 3- group discussion/analysis will be Tues-12/13

= WEEK #16: (12/11-12/17): Enzyme & Energy Wrap Up =
 * ====== 12/12= BODYWORLDS FIELD TRIP!!! ======
 * 12/13= Your Inner Fish- Chapter 3 Discussion & analysis
 * Begin reading Your Inner Fish- Chapter 4
 * in lecture: finish Chap
 * 12/15= in lab: Lab analysis packet DUE
 * === Thurs, 12/15= TEST: Energy and Enzymes ===

= WEEK #17: (12/18-12-24): Cellular Energetics- ATP & Cellular Energy (Chap 9) = > Glycolysis PPT
 * in lecture: ATP PPT, intro to respiration (Redox reactions applied to Cellular Respiration)
 * Continue Reading Your Inner Fish- Chapter 4 group discussion & analysis will be on Wednesday, Jan 4!!
 * 12/22= POT LUCK LUNCH!...TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND RELAX!
 * 12/23= Science Fair Topics Due!!! Register online....see Ms Laurens for help with your project!

= WEEK #18: (12/25-12/31): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: RESPIRATION- Christmas Break!!!! =
 * 1/2= online "Cell Respiration BioFlix Tutorial"= note: recommends 63 minutes to complete
 * 1/4= online "Respiration Interactives"

= WEEK #19: (1/-1/7): CELLULAR ENERGETICS:Cell Respiration & Fermentation (Chap 9) =
 * 1/4= Your Inner Fish- class discussion & analysis
 * 1/5=online- "chap 9 reading quiz"
 * in lecture= Cell Respiration & fermentation PPts
 * in lecture= Cell Respiration & fermentation PPts

= WEEK #20: (1/8-1/14): PHOTOSYNTHESIS = > complete photosynthesis lecture; compare C3 and CAM plants
 * in class: review Control of Respiration, Feedback Loops, Intro to Photosynthesis Reactions/plant structure
 * in lab= conduct virtual labs on "factors that effect photosynthesis and respiration rates"
 * 1/9=online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete


 * **1**/12= online: "Photosynthesis Interactives"
 * 1/14= online: "Photosynthesis Reading Quiz"
 * 1/19 = VIRTUAL LAB: Chemical Respiration Molecular Workbench online module: [|Chemical Respiration]
 * 1/19= VIRTUAL LAB: Harvesting Light for Photosynthesis Molecular Workbench online module:[|Harvesting Light]


 * Lab: Floating Leaf Disk Assay (rates of photosynthesis lab)