Assignments-+Due+Dates

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! (8/30-9/2)

 * read Chap 1 in text
 * in lecture= What is AP? Setting goals, register for MasteringBiology, intro to data analysis
 * 8/31- Hw: view [|Bozeman video: The New AP Bio Exam] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * 9/1= ECOLOGY SUMMER PROJECT DUE!!
 * 9/2= online: complete "Intro to mastering biology"
 * Hw: Read Chap 1

WEEK #2: Intro to Biology (9/3-9/9)

 * 9/4= LABOR DAY...NO SCHOOL!
 * 9/5= online: complete "Chap 1 Study Dynamic Module"
 * 9/6= online: complete "chapter 1 reading quiz"
 * 9/7=online: complete "Interpreting Bar Graphs"
 * 9/8= online: complete "Calibrating Standard Curve"
 * in lecture= AP Biology Big Ideas and Themes of Biology, AP Bio Pre-test: complete a sample ap bio exam (multiple choice completion and analysis), free response completion and analysis
 * due 9/8= HW- view Bozeman's Video: [|Using Mathematics] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * HW: DUE 9/12- Read and take notes on article "Are Viruses Alive?"- will debate in class next week

=WEEK #3: Intro to Biology: characteristics of life and classification of life- = =(9/10-9/16)=
 * due 9/13=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Scientific Questioning] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * due 9/15=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Data Collection Strategies] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs
 * in lecture: debate characteristics of life, classification of life, scientific method and processes; compare indep vs dep variables, null hypothesis, levels of inquiry, data analysis, graphing results
 * in lab=HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Analysis & Evaluation of Evidence] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Q...due Mon 9/18
 * HW: view Bozeman's Video: [|Scientific Explanations & Theories] and answer the User's Guide Video Rev Qs...due 9/19

=WEEK #4: intro to Scientific Investigations and Data Analysis (9/17-9/23) = INtroduce Herrons Levels of Scientific Inquiry
 * complete Peppered Moths lab and analysis
 * ** complete Who Drank the Coke? Lab and analysis
 * complete Is this Diet? lab and analysis
 * write lab report on "Is this Diet?" lab; follow guidelines presented in rubric handout

= WEEK #5: Intro to Open Inquiry and Experimental Design Process (9/24-9/30) =
 * intro to BTB; design and conduct open inquiry investigation,
 * Thurs, 9/28= FIELD TRIP TO STERLING QUAKING BOG!!- ECOLOGY REVIEW/APPLICATION

= WEEK #6: Finalize Lab Skills & Processing/ Intro to Biochemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical bonding (10/1-10/7)=
 * Read Chap 2-3 in text
 * collect and analyze data on BTB open inquiry lab; create mini poster on BTB lab; follow guidelines on poster format given with lab report rubric
 * DUE Thurs, 10/5: Chap 2 online reading quiz
 * Fri: 10/6= NO SCHOOL; PDD

WEEK #7: Biochemistry: Properties of Water, Chemistry of Carbon, Macromolecules of LIfe: Carbohydrates & Lipids- (10/8-10/14)
 * MON: 10/9= Columbus Day Holiday!
 * in class= Chap 2, 3, 4 PPTs; properties of water, pH, Chemistry of Carbon,
 * 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-
 * DUE: WED, 10/11= Watch Bozeman video: [|Bozeman: Properties of Water]; take notes and summarize key concepts of video
 * read Chap 3 & 4 in text; due dates=
 * Tues, 10/10= online: Chap 3 reading quiz
 * Thurs, 10/12= online: Chap 3 Study Module
 * Fri, 10/13= online= online: Chap 4 reading quiz + Making Connections (xylem & water transport in plants)
 * Fri, 10/13= Effects of Exercise on CO2 production- MINI POSTERS DUE!!
 * NOTE= MS LAURENS WILL BE AT THE ANNUAL AP BIOLOGY CONFERENCE ON (thurs, 10/12-friday, 10/13); You will have the computer lab booked to complete your online work!

= WEEK #8: BIOCHEMISTRY: Macromolecules of LIfe: Proteins & Nucleic Acids (10/15-10/21) =
 * in lab= building Amino Acid and protein models to demonstrate 4 structural compositions of proteins, Macromolecules LAB
 * in lecture= Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids
 * Mon, 10/16= watch Bozeman video: [|Bozeman: Biological Molecules]; complete Bozeman Review Worksheet #42
 * Wed, 10/18= online: Chap 5 reading quiz
 * Thurs, 10/19= Chap 5 study module
 * Fri, 10/20= QUIZ- IN CLASS: Intro to C atom, properties of water


 * 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

= WEEK #9: : (10/23-10/28) =
 * Field trip to GENETICS CONFERENCE: WEDNESDAY, OCT 25TH: NHS is the host school!
 * 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!

WEEK #11: (11/5-11/11)
= Macromolecules of LIfe: Proteins & Nucleic Acids =

WEEK #13: CELLS: Eukaryotic Cell Structure, Membrane Structure/ Function (11/19-11/25)

 * in class= Chap 6: A Tour of the Cell= cell structure and function
 * in lab= Comparing Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
 * 11/21= online: complete "Chap 6 reading quiz"
 * 11/22= online: complete the "Cells Interactive Activity"
 * Article Analysis= Endosymbiotic Theory of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts; Read article, watch videos (under Cells Structure Tab on wiki); due FRIDAY, 12/1
 * Article Analysis= Endosymbiotic Theory of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts; Read article, watch videos (under Cells Structure Tab on wiki); due FRIDAY, 12/1

==WEEK #14: CELLS: Eukaryotic Cell Structure, Membrane Structure/ Function (11/26-12/2)== **WEEK #15: Investigating Cell Transport & concentration gradients** **(12/3-12/9)**
 * in class= Chap 7: Cell membrane structure, cell transport
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells
 * 11/28= online: complete "Chap 7 reading quiz"
 * 11/29= online: complete "Cell Membrane & Passive Transport" interactive
 * 11/30=online: complete "Active Transport" interactive
 * 12/1= due: Article Analysis "Endosymbiotic Theory of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts"
 * in class= making lab solutions, Molarity, cell membrane structure, SA: Vol analysis, limits to cell size
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells, lab analysis

=WEEK #16 : Water Potential - (12/10-12/16)=
 * **12/11= watch Bozeman's Osmosis-Diffusion Lab; take notes on how to graph and analyze potato lab results [|Bozeman: Osmosis-Diffusion Lab]**
 * **12/12= watch Bozeman's Water Potential video: [|Bozeman: Water Potential]; apply to Potato lab conclusions**
 * **12/15=DUE: AP Biology Investigation #4- Lab Analysis/conclusion (all parts)**

=WEEK #17: CELLS- STRUCTURE & TRANSPORT WRAP UP (12/17-12/23)=

12/20-12/21= IN CLASS EXAM: CELL STRUCTURE & TRANSPORT

 * **use EASYNOTECARDS- [|EasyNotecards]**
 * **use any of Bozemans videos: [|Bozeman video]**
 * 12/22= POT LUCK LUNCH!...TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND RELAX!

= WEEK #18: (12/24-12/30): Enzymes & Cellular Energetics (Chap 8) = MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!=
 * 12/27= online: Enzymes and Energy
 * 12/28= online "Free Energy" tutorial
 * 12/29= online: Respiration Interactives Chap 8 reading quiz

= WEEK #19: (12/31-1/6): Enzymes & Chemical Reactions (chap 8) =
 * in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism, Gibbs Free Energy,Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors; in lab: Enyzmes Properties & Action Color Diagrams
 * AP LAB INVEST #13: Enzymes Activity; conduct guided inquiry labs; design and conduct open inquiry Enzyme Lab
 * 1/2= online: Cell Respiration
 * 1/3= online: Chap 9 study modules
 * 1/4= online: Chap 9 reading quiz
 * Homework: Watch Bozeman video on Free Energy: [|Bozeman: Free Energy]; complete the Video Review Worksheet: "Life Requires Free energy" found at bottom of video page
 * 1/5= online: Photosynthesis interactives
 * SNOW DAYS= 1/4-1/5

= WEEK #20: (1/7-1/13): Cellular Energetics- ATP & Cellular Energy (Chap 9) = >
 * in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism, Gibbs Free Energy,Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors;
 * ATP PPT, Glycolysis PPT, intro to respiration (Redox reactions applied to Cellular Respiration)
 * ** 1/4= online: Chap 9 reading quiz (DUE DATE EXTENDED....)
 * Homework: Watch Bozeman video on Free Energy: [|Bozeman: Free Energy]; complete the Video Review Worksheet: "Life Requires Free energy" found at bottom of video page
 * Homework: Watch Bozeman video on Photosynthesis & Respiration: [|Bozeman:Photo/Resp]; complete the Video Review Worksheet: "Photosynthesis & Respiration by Winnie Litten" found at bottom of video page
 * Homework: Watch Bozeman video on Photosynthesis & Respiration: [|Bozeman:Photo/Resp]; complete the Video Review Worksheet: "Photosynthesis & Respiration by Winnie Litten" found at bottom of video page
 * 1/9= Enzymes and Cellular Regulation POGIL packet (complete Model 1-HW; Model 2- classwork)

= WEEK #21: (1/14-1/20): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: RESPIRATION (Chap 9) =
 * 1/= online: "Respiration Interactives"
 * 1/= online "Cell Respiration BioFlix Tutorial"= note: recommends 63 minutes to complete
 * 1/1= online: Photosynthesis interactives

= WEEK #22: (1/21-1/27): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: PHOTOSYNTHESIS =
 * in lecture: Intro to Photosynthesis Reactions/plant structure, complete photosynthesis lecture; compare C3 and CAM plants
 * 1/9=online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete

= WEEK #23 (1/28-2/3): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: =
 * Cellular respiration lab
 * Photosynthesis

- LAB REPORT RUBRIC
 * =WEEK#23 (2/4-2/10): CELLULAR ENERGETICS=
 * HOMEWORK: COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL LAB: Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis- Virtual Lab:
 * Website Link= [|Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis]
 * Website Link= [|Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis]
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:laurensapbiology/Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynth.pdf|Download]]
 * 280 KB

=WEEK #24 (2/11-2/17): CELLULAR ENERGETICS WRAP UP & ASSESSMENT=
 * VIRTUAL LAB DUE: 2/14
 * WED 2/14-THURS, 2/15 =EXAM: CELLULAR RESPIRATION & PHOTOSYNTHESIS

= WEEK #25: (2/18-2/24)-CELL CYCLE -Mitosis (Chap 12) & MEIOSIS AND SEXUAL LIFE CYCLES (Chap 13) =
 * You will cover this unit //__INDEPENDENTLY DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY BREAK__//!!
 * review the powerpoints on the wikispace under Cell Division Tabs: Cell Cycle PPT (chap 12), Meiosis PPT (Chap 13)
 * review all videos and interactive tutorials on the wikispace tab: Cell division
 * 2/19= Video Podcast on Mitosis and Meiosis- [|Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis]: - print out and answer the review questions at bottom of page
 * 2/20=online: "Cell Cycle interactive"
 * 2/21= online: "Chapter 12 reading quiz"
 * 2/22= online: "Meiosis Interactive"
 * 2/23= online "Chap 13 reading quiz"
 * 2/24= online "Chap 12 study module"
 * 2/26= online "Chap 13 study module"

= WEEK #26: (2/25-3/3)- MENDELIAN GENETICS (CHAP 14) =
 * in lab= complete Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis
 * 2/27= online Chap 14 reading quiz
 * WED, 2/28= CELL DIVISION UNIT EXAM (Chap 12-13)= ONLINE!!!
 * 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 this 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!
 * 3/1= online "Mendelian Genetics Interactives"
 * 3/2= online "Chap 15 reading quiz"
 * 3/3= online "Chromosomal interactives"

= WEEK #27: (3/4-3/10)- CHROMOSOMAL BASIS OF INHERITANCE (Chap 16) =
 * 3/5= online "DNA structure and replication"
 * 3/6= online "RNA structure"
 * 3/7= online "Chap 16 reading quiz
 * 3/8= online "Protein structure"
 * 3/8= SNOW DAY!
 * 3/9= online "Chap 17" reading quiz
 * 3/10= AP BIOLOGY SATURDAY SESSION!!!! (8 AM- NOON), here at NHS

= WEEK #28: (3/11-3/17)-From Gene to Protein (chap 17)-Molecular Genetics =
 * 3/13= SNOW DAY!
 * 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
 * HW packet= Topic review Guide: Protein Synthesis: Transcription & Translation wkst

= WEEK #29: (3/18-3/23)- Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology (Chap 20) =
 * 3/24-3/27=complete translation, Gene to Protein ppt
 * 3/21= Mutations Packet
 * 3/24= online: chap 20 reading quiz
 * HW: restriction enzyme review packet, 23 and Me Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing

= WEEK #30: (3/25-3/31)- Wrap up and Assessment =
 * week of MCAS testing for sophomores
 * 4/25= online: Chap 18 Study Module
 * 4/26= online: Chap 20 Study Module
 * 23 and Me= ethical debate of genetic testing
 * Wed, 3/28-Thurs, 3/29= UNIT EXAM: MOLECULAR GENETICS (CHAP 16-20)
 * no school: Fri, 3/30= Good Friday...Happy Easter!

= WEEK #31: (4/1-4/7): Heredity & Mendelian Genetics (Chap 14-15) =
 * in lecture: Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal inheritance (chap 14-15) PPT; Bozeman video: Mendelian Genetics: [|Mendelian Genetics]
 * Non Mendelian genetics=lab: view "The Making of Human- Natural Selection of Sickle cell and malaria" video; analysis packets w genetics problems; work on packet throughout this unit...due 4/13!
 * HW= Studying pedigrees activity packet...due Tuesday 4/10
 * Watch Bozeman: Advanced Genetics video lesson; complete video review sheet: [|Bozeman: Advanced Genetics]

= WEEK #32: (4/8-4/14): Darwinian Evolution (Chap 22) & Evol of Populations (Chap 23) =
 * in class: Non-Mendelian Genetics Patterns; Genetic Evolution of Human Populations
 * Studying pedigrees activity packet...due Tuesday 4/10
 * HW: Watch Bozeman: Advanced Genetics video lesson; complete video review sheet: [|Bozeman: Advanced Genetics]
 * Lab: Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium- M&M LAB
 * 4/13=QUIZ : Mendelian Genetics, Inheritance patterns, Non-Mendelian genetics

= WEEK #33: (4/15-4/21): APRIL VACATION WEEK: BEGIN EXAM REVIEW!! =
 * 4/16-4/22= Complete Barron's Review Assignment- "AP BIOLOGY FULL YEAR REVIEW"...SEE MS LAURENS FOR PACKET!!!

= WEEK #34: (4/22/-4/28): CELL COMMUNICATION (Chap 11) =
 * **WED,4/25=** __ Review packet DUE! __
 * __ Exam Review Prep= Use the Barron's Test Prep book to quiz yourself on a chapter each day! Use the weekend days to work on your Open Response questions for each chapter you reviewed. __

=WEEK #35: (4/29-5/5): COMMUNICATION- NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS (Chap 45, 49)=
 * Lecture= cell signalling, nervous system, endocrine systems (Chap 11, 45, 49)
 * Lab= Nerve and Muscle Microslide Lab
 * due 5/2= Mouse Party Neural Data Matrix. Go to Mouse Party website to complete virtual interactive: [|Mouse Party!]
 * due mon, 5/7= Endocrine System Webquest. Go to sites within the webquest to explore Endocrine System Regulation: [[file:WEBQUEST - Endocrine System-2018.pdf]]
 * EXAM REVIEW= YOU SHOULD BE SPENDING 30-60 MINUTES/DAY REVIEWING & PREPARING FOR AP BIO EXAM...EXAM IS MONDAY, MAY 14TH!!! use your Barron's Review Books, Bozeman videos, end of chapter review questions, online links within wikispaces!


 * = WEEK #36 (5/6-5/12): Evol of Populations, Cladogram Analysis (Chap 23)=
 * in class: Chap 22 & 23 lecture; in lab: graphing types of selection, practicing Hardy-Weinberg problems; Cladogram Analysis
 * 5/7=DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN:Natural Selection: [|Natural Selection]
 * 5/8=DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Phylogenetics- [|Phylogenetics]
 * 5/9= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Comparing DNA Sequences: [|Bozeman: comparing DNA]
 * online: Chap 22 reading quiz
 * online: Chap 23 reading quiz
 * Lab: Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium