Calendar-2015

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! (9/2-9/5)

 * 9/2= register online for MasteringBiology access
 * read Chap 1 in text
 * 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 (9/6-9/12)
> complete Who Drank the Coke? Lab and analysis
 * 9/8= online: complete "Intro to mastering biology"
 * 9/9= online: complete "chapter 1 reading quiz"
 * 9/12= online: complete "Chap 1 Study Dynamic Module"
 * read Intro, Chap 1-3 in lab manual
 * 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 (9/13-9/19)

 * read Chap 3 in text
 * 9/= 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: 4 Big Ideas of AP Biology-apply open inquiry lab (9/20-9/26) =
 * Ms Laurens out sick Wed-Thurs :(
 * 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]

= WEEK #5: (9/27-10/3) =
 * in lab= poster presentations of open inquiry on cellular respiration using BTB
 * in lab= conduct inquiry-based Bromothymol blue/respiration lab
 * group debate= Are viruses Alive?-join w Rossi's class

= WEEK #6: Biochemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical bonding (10/4-10/10)=
 * 10/5= FIELD TRIP TO EXPLORE THE BOG!!! in coop with Worcester State University Ecology Dept
 * read Chap 3, 4 & 5 in text
 * practice packets: "Quick review of properties of water" wkst
 * 10/5= online: complete "Chap 4: Carbon and Diversity of Life
 * 10/7= online: complete "Chap 5: Biological Molecules"

=WEEK #7: Biochemistry: Properties of Water, Chemistry of Carbon (10/11-10/17)=
 * 10/12= Columbus Day Holiday!
 * 10/14= pSATS...no class :(
 * in lab= build water models; calculate pH, "3-D water kit" wkst
 * in class= Chap 2 & 3 PPTs; properties of water, pH, Chemistry of Carbon
 * practice wksts= Review props of water, Carbon & cmpds

= WEEK #8: BIOCHEMISTRY: Macromolecules of LIfe (10/18-10/24) =
 * 10/19=QUIZ: atomic structure, chemical bonds, water & its properties
 * lecture= hyrdocarbons, functional groups, carbohydrates
 * lab= building macromolecules models to demonstrate dehydration synthesis & hydrolysis reactions

= WEEK #9: BIOCHEMISTRY: Lipids & Proteins (10/25-10/31): =
 * Field trip to GENETICS CONFERENCE: THURSDAY, OCT 29TH; Bring $ for lunch
 * in class= lipid & protein structure
 * in lab= building Amino Acid and protein models to demonstrate 4 structural compositions of proteins
 * **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: FRIDAY, OCT 30TH __//

=WEEK #10: CELLS: Intro to Cells, Eukaryotic Cell Structure (11/1-11/7) =
 * in class= Chap 6: A Tour of the Cell= cell structure and function
 * 11/5= online: complete "Chap 6 reading quiz"
 * 11/8= online: complete the "Cells Interactive Activity"

**WEEK #11:** CELLS: Intro to Cells, Eukaryotic Cell Structure (11/8-11/14)

 * 11/11= online: complete "Chap 7 reading quiz"
 * 11/14= online: complete "Cell Membrane & Passive Transport" interactive
 * HW= READ AP BIO INVEST #4;

=== WEEK #12 : ** Membrane Structure (11/15-11/21) ** ===
 * === **11/20= IN CLASS** **EXAM: CELL STRUCTURE & TRANSPORT** ===
 * ==== in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells ====
 * ==== 11/16=online: complete "Active Transport" interactiv ====
 * in class= cell membrane structure, cell transport

= WEEK #13: Investigating Cell Transport & concentration gradients (11/22-11/28) =
 * in class= lecture: cell transport/concentration gradients
 * in lab= AP Biology Investigation #4- Osmosis & Diffusion in Cells
 * LAB #4 ANALYSIS PACKETS DUE: 11/25
 * "Endosymbiont Theory" articles (read) answer questions on endosymbiosis theory of eukaryotic cell evolution=
 * 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 11/26-11/29= Happy Thanksgiving!

= WEEK #14: (11/29-12/5): Enzymes & Cellular Energetics (Chap 8) =
 * in lecture: Chap 8- Intro to metabolism, Gibbs Free Energy,Enzymes & enzyme inhibitors
 * in lab: Enyzmes Properties & Action Color Diagrams
 * 12/2= online "Free Energy" tutorial
 * 12/5 = online: Chap 8 reading quiz

= WEEK #15: (12/6-12/12): Enzymes & Chemical Reactions (chap 8) =
 * 12/8= online: Energy & Enzymes Interactives
 * AP LAB INVEST #13: Enzymes Activity; conduct guided inquiry labs; design and conduct open inquiry Enzyme Lab

= WEEK #16: (12/13-12/19): Enzyme Activity =
 * in lecture: finish Chap
 * 12/14= in lab: Lab analysis packet DUE
 * Wed, 12/16= TEST: Energy and Enzymes
 * lecture= intro to respiration (Redox reactions applied to Cellular Respiration)

= WEEK #17: (12/20-12-26): Cellular Energetics- ATP & Cellular Energy (Chap 9) =
 * in lecture: ATP PPT, Glycolysis PPT
 * in Lab: diagram analysis, watch video clips, use computer time
 * 12/23= POT LUCK LUNCH!...TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND RELAX!

= WEEK #18: (12/27-1/2): CELLULAR ENERGETICS: RESPIRATION- Christmas Break!!!! =
 * 12/30= online "chap 9 reading quiz"
 * 1/2= online: "Respiration Interactives"
 * 1/2= online "Cell Respiration BioFlix Tutorial"= note: recommends 63 minutes to complete

= WEEK #19: (1/3-1/9): CELLULAR ENERGETICS:Control of Respiration & Photosynthesis =
 * in lecture: review Control of Respiration, Feedback Loops, Intro to Photosynthesis Reactions/plant structure
 * 1/9=online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete
 * 1/9=online: "Photosynthesis BioFlix Tutorial" = note: recommends 43 minutes to complete

= WEEKS #20-21: (1/10-1/23): PHOTOSYNTHESIS =
 * in class: complete photosynthesis lecture; compare C3 and CAM plants
 * in lab= conduct virtual labs on "factors that effect photosynthesis and respiration rates"
 * **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)

=WEEK #22: (1/24-1/30): COMMUNICATION: Cell to Cell (chap 11), Endocrine System (chap 45)=
 * 1/25=EXAM: CELLULAR RESPIRATION & PHOTOSYNTHESIS
 * 1/28= online: Chap 11 reading quiz
 * 1/31= online: Chap 45 reading quiz
 * in lecture: Cell to Cell communication, Endocrine system
 * in lab: "Signal Transduction Pathways" activity; virtual labs: "Dropping Signals", "Diseases of Faulty Cell Communication"

=WEEK #23: (1/31-2/6) COMMUNICATION: Endocrine System, Nervous System (chap 48)=
 * 2/2= online: How Neurons Work Bioflix tutorial
 * 2/3= online: How Synapses Work Bioflix tutorial
 * 2/4= online: Chap 48 reading quiz
 * in lecture: Nervous System
 * in lab: virtual lab "Mouse Party"

=**WEEK #24 (2/7-2/13)- COMMUNICATION WRAP UP**=
 * 2 snow days + winter carnival (will meet only 1X this week)= ;(

=WEEK #25 (2/14-2/20)= FEBRUARY BREAK!=
 * 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!
 * due by 2/23=ONLINE MASTERINGBIOLOGY EXAM: Cell-Cell Communication, Nervous & Endocrine Systems
 * Read Chapters on Cell Division
 * Read Chapters on Cell Division

= WEEK #26: (2/21-2/27)-CELL CYCLE -Mitosis (Chap 12) & = = MEIOSIS AND SEXUAL LIFE CYCLES (Chap 13) = > ; in lab= begin Investigation #7: Cell Division: mitosis and meiosis
 * in class= Cell Cycle PPT (chap 12) and Meiosis PPT (Chap 13)
 * 2/24= online: "Cell Cycle interactive"
 * 2/24= online: "Chapter 12 reading quiz"
 * 2/24= online: "Meiosis Interactive"
 * /3= online: "Chap 13 reading quiz"


 * WEEK #27: (2/28-3/5)-** ** Cell Division Wrap UP **
 * 3/2= NHS SCIENCE FAIR!!!
 * 3/3= CELL DIVISION UNIT EXAM (Chap 12-13)
 * AP Lab #7: Analysis Packet DUE

=WEEK #28: (3/6-3/12)- Molecular Basis of Inheritance: DNA & RNA (chap 16)=
 * 3/7-3/111= lecture: molecular genetics PPT; lab TBD
 * 3/7= online: DNA Structure & Replication Interactives (recommended 60 mins!)
 * 3/9= online: Chap 16 reading quiz

= WEEK #29: (3/13-3/19)-From Gene to Protein (chap 17) =
 * 3/14-3/19= lecture: Gene to Protein ppt
 * 3/13= online: RNA structure & Transcription Interactives
 * 3/15= online: Protein Structure & Translation Interactives
 * 3/16= online: Chap 17 reading quiz
 * Virtual Biotech Labs: Learn.Genetics.Utah site= http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/

= WEEK #30: (3/20-3/26)- Biotechnology (Chap 20) =
 * 3/24-3/27=complete translation, Gene to Protein ppt
 * 3/TBD= Webquest: mtDNA Studies and Evolution; Mitochondrial DNA vs Nuclear DNA
 * 3/19= online: chap 20 reading quiz
 * lab: insulin mRNA to Protein activity; restriction enzyme activity
 * LAB: Investigation #9: Biotechnology: Restriction Enzyme Analysis of DNA
 * 3/25= NO SCHOOL....HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY! HAPPY EASTER!

=WEEK #31 (3/27-4/2)=
 * 3/29= FIELD TRIP TO BROAD INSTITUTE AT MIT
 * 4/2= AP SCIENCE SATURDAY SESSION= at NHS 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

= WEEK #32: (4/3-4/9): Heredity & Mendelian Genetics (Chap 14-15) =
 * online: "Mendelian Genetics Interactive and chap 14, 15 reading quizzes
 * in lecture: Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal inheritance (chap 14-15) PPT
 * lab: view "The Making of Human- Natural Selection of Sickle cell and malaria" video; analysis packets w genetics problems
 * lab: view "The Making of Human- Natural Selection of Sickle cell and malaria" video; analysis packets w genetics problems

=WEEK #33: (4/10-4/16)=
 * lab: Online Blood typing webquest analysis
 * 4/15= TEST: MENDELIAN GENETICS
 * in class: Chap 22 & 23 lecture; in lab: graphing types of selection, practicing Hardy-Weinberg problems, virtual labs: " Natural Selection at PHET"
 * = online: Chap 22 reading quiz
 * = online: Chap 23 reading quiz
 * = Lab: Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

= WEEK #34: (4/17-4/23): APRIL VACATION WEEK: BEGIN EXAM REVIEW!! =
 * 4/17-4/23= Complete Review Packet- "AP BIOLOGY FULL YEAR REVIEW"...SEE MS LAURENS FOR PACKET!!!

= WEEK #35: (4/24/-4/30): Darwinian Evolution (Chap 22) & Evol of Populations (Chap 23) =


 * **WED,4/27=** __ Review packet DUE! __
 * in class: Chap 22 & 23 lecture; in lab: graphing types of selection, practicing Hardy-Weinberg problems
 * 4/= online: Chap 22 reading quiz
 * 4/= online: Chap 23 reading quiz
 * 4/26= Lab: Population Genetics and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium


 * 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...
 * 4/25=DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN:Natural Selection: [|Natural Selection]
 * 4/26=DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Phylogenetics- [|Phylogenetics]
 * 4/27= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Comparing DNA Sequences: [|Bozeman: comparing DNA]
 * The following work is EXTRA CREDIT and can be submitted for grade on the DUE DATE only!
 * 4/28= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Using Math in Biology= [|Using Math]
 * 4/29= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: AP Biol Labs Review-part 1= [|AP Labs-pt 1]
 * 4/30= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: AP Bio Labs Review- part 2= [|AP Labs- Pt2]
 * 4/29= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: AP Biol Labs Review-part 1= [|AP Labs-pt 1]
 * 4/30= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: AP Bio Labs Review- part 2= [|AP Labs- Pt2]

= WEEK # 36: (5/1-5/7): FINAL WEEK TO REVIEW! = =
 * 5/1= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Unit 5 review- Genetics: [|Bozeman: Genetics Review] (20 mins)
 * 5/2= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Biological molecules: [|Bozeman: Biological Molecules]
 * 5/3= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Photosynthesis & Respiration: [|Bozeman: Photosynthesis & Resp]
 * 5/4= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Transport Across Cell Membranes: [|Bozeman: Cell transport]
 * 5/5= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Signal Transduction: [|Bozeman: Signal Transduction]
 * 5/6= DAILY DOSE OF BOZEMAN: Cell Cycle & division: [|Bozeman: Cell Cycle]
 * 5/7-5/8= Your choice of any of Bozeman's videos that you want to review. Select from this page: [|Bozemans Video List]

= = WEEK # 37: You made it!!!!!! :) = = AP BIOLOGY EXAM= MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 AT 8:00 AM =