Biology Syllabus: December 2018
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December 3
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
How can we tell that photosynthesis has taken place by testing a leaf?

ENTRY TICKET:

•Skim the introduction and procedure - what are you going to do? What terms are unclear?

IN CLASS:
• Photosynthesis lab setup (Day 1)
• von Helmont discussion - how is your work going?
TO DO
:
von Helmont analysis - edits
STANDARD:

B.C.1a Structure, function and interrelatedness of cell organelles

4
DUE TODAY: von Helmont experiment analysis
LEARNING TARGET:
Cite evidence that photosynthesis has taken place (write this on your lab handout.)
Explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cell respiration (write this on the Photosynthesis and Respiration inquiry handout.)
ENTRY TICKET:

Review your lab handout so you know what to do today.
Do you need PPE today?
IN CLASS:
Begin Photosynthesis-Respiration inquiry
Photosynthesis lab day 2- data collection
TO DO
:
Complete the results, discussion, and conclusion for your lab.  Due Thursday.
STANDARD:

B.C.1a Structure, function and interrelatedness of cell organelles
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6
DUE TODAY: Photosynthesis Lab Analysis
LEARNING TARGET:

ENTRY TICKET:

•.
Get out a sheet of paper for test review. Answers to photosynthesis-respiration inquiry through model 1
IN CLASS::
Test review

• Finish photosynthesis-respiration inquiry
TO DO
:

STANDARD:

B.C.1a Structure, function and interrelatedness of cell organelles

7
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
• List the steps in the light dependent and light independent reactions of glucose production in photosynthesis.
Explain how the structure of chloroplasts facilitates photosynthesis.

ENTRY TICKET:

• Get out your cell diagrams to label. Find the chloroplast and the mitochondria.
IN CLASS:
The process and structures of photosynthesis
Light Dependent Reactions
TO DO
:
What I know about photosynthesis
STANDARD:

B.C.2:  Cellular processes
B.C.2b  Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular respiration, biosynthesis of macromolecules


10
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
Trace the flow of water, carbon dioxide, and light energy (reactants) through photosynthesis to produce glucose and oxygen
• Explain the cycling of materials through photosynthesis and cell respiration
ENTRY TICKET:

• write a question about your photosynthesis notes so far - you will share this with the class.
IN CLASS:
Light independent reactions of photosynthesis

TO DO
:
Put your binder in order, if it needs some straightening up.
STANDARD:

B.C.2:  Cellular processes
B.C.2b  Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular respiration, biosynthesis of macromolecules
11
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
Trace the flow of water, carbon dioxide, and light energy (reactants) through photosynthesis to produce glucose and oxygen
ENTRY TICKET:

• Share your responses to What I Know.... with a neighbor. Do you agree?
IN CLASS:
• Overview and review of photosynthesiss
Complete photosynthesis summary diagram
How to make a summary sheet: word vomit, organization
Practice test with summary sheet
TO DO
:
Review your summary sheet for the photosynthesis quiz on Thursday
Is your notebook in order? Tables of contents? Pages numbered? Be sure it is!
STANDARD:

B.C.2:  Cellular processes
B.C.2b  Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular respiration, biosynthesis of macromolecules

 

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13
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
Explain the steps in photosynthesis

ENTRY TICKET:



IN CLASS:

Summary sheet procedure

TO DO
:
Immediately after the quiz, add info to your summary sheet.
STANDARD:

B.C.2:  Cellular processes
B.C.2b  Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, cellular respiration, biosynthesis of macromolecules
14
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
How to prepare for an exam.

ENTRY TICKET:

• Get out your perfectly-organized binder. You may need it soon.
Spend 10 minutes vomiting words about everything you've learned on paper.
IN CLASS:
• Summary sheet for exam

TO DO
:

STANDARD:

• All of them
17
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
How to prepare for an exam.

ENTRY TICKET:

Practice exam with summary sheet

IN CLASS:
• Because sometimes we don't know what we don't know.

TO DO
:

STANDARD:

• All of them.
18
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:
How to prepare for an exam.

ENTRY TICKET:



IN CLASS:
Final Draft - summary sheet
Biomolecule chart
TO DO
:
Get a good night's sleep
STANDARD:

•All of them.

19 BLOCK
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:


ENTRY TICKET:



IN CLASS:
• EXAM

TO DO
:
Have a great break!
STANDARD:

• All of them.

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21 Last Day 2nd 9 weeks; Early Dismissal
DUE TODAY:
LEARNING TARGET:


ENTRY TICKET:



IN CLASS:


TO DO
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STANDARD:


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No school - Christmas Vacation

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Christmas Vacation

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No school - Christmas Vacation

January 1
No school - Christmas Vacation:

January 2
No school

Christmas Vacation

January 3
No school - Christmas Vacation

January 4
No school - Christmas Vacation

SEE YOU MONDAY!

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