Cycle 3 Grades

AP Biology

Test: DNA
The DNA Test grades have been posted
- Retakes for the Genetics test and DNA test will be at 12:00 on Monday and Tuesday

Transcription/Translation video project
videos uploaded to vimeo.com have been graded and posted but videos submitted on CD/DVD are still being graded
Common mistakes and point deductions included
- Mixing up "Transcription" and "Replication"
- Using poorly constructed or inaccurate models in your video
- Incorrect use of vocabulary in the video
- Inaccurate representation of transcription and translation
- Moving tRNA to new codons and mismatched tRNA

If you submitted your video to vimeo and don't see a grade, please Email csaikin@houstonisd.org and include the link to your vimeo video

Reading Guides
Chapter 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19-21 must all be turned in on turnitin.com to receive credit for any.
If this was not done, turning in 1 would get you the same grade as turning in 6, and that just isn't fair. The other alternative is to give zeros when they aren't turned in, but that option is not preferable to most.
If you have an EXC, this means you either did not turn in all the guides or too much of your reading guide was copied directly from another source.

Please check for mistakes on your cycle 3 grade

Magnet Biology

Brochure grades have been posted.
- If you did not put your name on your brochure or did not turn one in, your grade is "0"
- Please check your average and make sure all grades are accurate

December 8 & 9

AP Biology

All reading guides DUE @ 11:59 Dec. 10
Reading guide submissions are all or nothing
You must submit all reading guides to get credit

Homework:
Prepare for final
Finish Final Exam Review - Submit to turnitin.com by day of exam
submit all reading guides by 11:59 PM on December 10

Turn in late lab reports an email csaikin@houstonisd.org to notify me that they have been submitted
Turin in all Transcription and Translation videos

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Finish final exam review - Receive points on the exam for submitting a completed review
Handwritten ONLY - no typed reviews will be accepted

December 6 & 7

AP and Magnet Biology Reviews posted in links
AP Review due for quiz grade on day of exam (turnitin.com)
Magnet Review due for points on final ond day of exam (hand written only, no typed reviews)You may download reviews (save as) but you cannot edit the document, for obvious reasons.

AP Biology

Homework:

Complete Transcription/Translation Project: UPDATE Due date now Dec. 8 & 9
Project should be turned in by either:
A. Creating an account on http://www.vimeo.com/, uploading your video to the Link: AP Biology Group
or
B. Putting your video onto a DVD or CD and turning it in

NO FLASH DRIVES

Please review these animations covering DNA regulation, we will talk about them in class:
The Tryptophan Repressor
The Lac Operon
Control of gene expression in eukaryotes

PRE LAB: Review and print out the procedure for in class quiz
BioRad pGlo Transformation

Magnet Biology

If you have not turned in your brochure you MUST do so this week. Late is better than never.

Homework:
Complete Mitosis Lab, DUE next class
Begin review and bring it to class (points on final for turning it in on that day)

December 2 & 3

AP and Magnet Biology Reviews posted in links
AP Review due for quiz grade on day of exam (turnitin.com)
Magnet Review due for points on final ond day of exam (hand written only, no typed reviews)
You may download reviews (save as) but you cannot edit the document, for obvious reasons.
AP Biology

Homework:
Complete Transcription/Translation Project: UPDATE Due date now Dec. 8 & 9
Project should be turned in by either:
A. Creating an account on http://www.vimeo.com/, uploading your video to the Link: AP Biology Group
or
B. Putting your video onto a DVD or CD and turning it in

NO FLASH DRIVES

Study For Test: DNA, Transcription, Translation, DNA Technology
-Chapter 16
Figures 16.3, 16.5, 16.6, 16.8, 16.12, 16.13, 16.14, 16.15, 16.16, 16.19
Review:
The structure of DNA
How DNA is replicated and the proteins involved
The purpose of telomerase
-Chapter 17
Figures 17.2, 17.3, 17.6, 17.7, 17.8, 17.9, 17.10, 17.18, 17.19, 17.22,17.23, 17,24, 17.25
Review:
Transcription, mRNA processing, Translation and the proteins involved
Basic mutations and their effects - point mutations and frameshift
-Chapter 18
Figures 18.5, 18.7 (do not focus on gene expression, it will not be on this test)
Review:
The reproduction methods and life cycles of viruses
-Chapter 19
Figures 19.1, 19.9,
Review:
The packaging of DNA into chromosomes
The activation of DNA transcription by Activators
-Chapter 20
Figures 20.2, 20.7, 20.8, 20.17,
Review:
The use of restriction enzymes and how they work
The use of Polymerase Chain Reaction and why it is done
The use, method and purpose of Gel Electrophoresis

Animation Links:
Hershey and Chase Experiment Animation - DNA as genetic material
Meselson and Stahl Experiment Animation - Semi Conservative Replication
DNA Replication Animations
Animation 1, Animation 2, Animation 2 with Quiz, Animation 3
RNA Transcription Animations
Animation 1, Animation 2 with Quiz
mRNA processing
Animation 1
Translation to Protein
Animation 1, Animation 2, Animation 2 with Quiz
Processing of Genetic Information: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Animation 1
Mutations
Animation 1 with Quiz
Biotechnology
PCR, PCR Animation with Quiz, Restriction Enzymes, Restriction fragment differences,
Gel Electrophoresis virtual lab , Gel Electrophoresis virtual lab

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study for Test: Chapter 12 & 13

Helpful Animations:
DNA Replication
Transcription
Translation
PCR
Restriction Enzymes
Gel Electrophoresis virtual lab

Complete Genetic Disorder Brochure: DUE DEC. 6 & 7
Use Microsoft Publisher or Microsoft Office in "landscape" with three columns
The project must be printed and it must be a brochure
The brochure should appear professional and like one you could find in a doctor's office

November 30 and December 1

AP Biology

All Reading Guides Due Dec. 10 @ 11:59 PM on turnitin.com

Homework:
Complete Transcription/Translation Video - Due Dec. 6 & 7
Work on Reading guide Chapter 18 - Due Dec. 10 @ 11:59 PM
Work on Reading guide Chapter 19,20,21 - Due Dec. 10 @ 11:59 PM

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete chapter 12 study guide
Work on genetic disorder brochure (approved topic ONLY) - Due Dec. 6 & 7

November 23 & 29

AP Biology

Next Test: Dec. 6 & 7'
DNA, Transcription, Translation, Regulation

Homework:
Work on Transcription/Translation Video - Due Dec. 6 & 7
Reading Guides will be Due Dec. 10 @ 11:59 PM

Magnet Biology

Next Test: Dec. 7 or Dec. 8
Chapter 12 DNA, Transcription, Translation

Homework:
Work on genetic disorder brochure - Due Dec. 7 and Dec. 8
Finish DNA oragami - MODEL Link - DIRECTIONS Link

November 19 & 22

AP Biology

Reading Guides for Ch 15, 16, 17 will be due before the end of the cycle

Homework:
Review Chapters 16 & 17
Begin working on Transcription/Translation Project - Rubric

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Read Ch 12.1 and 12.2
Complete Study Guide 12.1 & 12.2
Sign up for Genetic Disorder Brochure topic (before school, after school, during homeroom)
---Do not begin working on your brochure without prior approval
Genetic Disorder Brochure Rubric

November 16 & 17

AP Biology

Homework:
Prepare for Test: Chapters 14 & 15
Complete Mitosis Lab Questions
Complete Genetics of Corn Lab Questions

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete Study Guide - Ch. 11 (if not complete)
Study for test - Chapter 10-11

November 15 & 16

AP Biology

Next Test: Chapters 14 & 15 - Mendelian Genetics

Homework:
Read Chapter 17 and Complete Reading Guide

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete Genetics Packet
Complete Chapter 11 Study Guide - All Sections

November 9 & 10

AP Biology

Homework:
Read Ch 16 and complete Reading Guide (not due on turnitin.com)

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Read Ch 11 and complete Study Guide 11.1, 11.2, 11.3

November 5 & 8

IMPORTANT: Check grades for accuracy and send Email with SPECIFIC concern

AP Biology

Homework:
Read Chapter 15 and complete reading guide (not due)

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study Chapter 10 and finish Mitosis people

November 3 & 4

AP Biology

Due Sunday Nov. 7 @ 11:59 pm
Lab: Photosynthesis - Answer questions -1-7
Activity B: Sample Data
__________________0 ----5 ----10 ----15
2. Unboiled/Dark - 0.75 - 0.85 - 0.70 - 0.60
3. Unboiled/Light - 0.85 - 0.72 - 0.62 - 0.55
4. Boiled / Light - 0.80 - 0.75 - 0.80 - 0.80
5. No chloroplasts - 0.75 - 0.80 - 0.75 - 0.70

Due Sunday Nov. 7 @ 11:59 pm
Lab: Cellular Respiration - Answer questions 1,2,4,5,6 (no extension questions)

Homework:
Read Ch 14 and complete reading guide

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete study guide 10.3
Complete Photosynthesis of Elodea Lab - Background

November 1 & 2

AP Biology

Amazon.com link to AP Biology Campbell Review Book

Due Sunday Nov. 7 @ 11:59 pm
Lab: Photosynthesis - Answer questions -1-7
Activity B: Sample Data
__________________0 ----5 ----10 ----15
2. Unboiled/Dark - 0.75 - 0.85 - 0.70 - 0.60
3. Unboiled/Light - 0.85 - 0.72 - 0.62 - 0.55
4. Boiled / Light - 0.80 - 0.75 - 0.80 - 0.80
5. No chloroplasts - 0.75 - 0.80 - 0.75 - 0.70

Due Sunday Nov. 7 @ 11:59 pm
Lab: Cellular Respiration - Answer questions 1,2,4,5,6 (no extension questions)

Homework:
Study for Cycle 1 Assessment
Chapters 12 & 13 (some questions from 1-11)
Mitosis and Meiosis flash animation

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study for Cycle 1 Assessment
Chapters 7-9 (some questions from previous chapters)

October 28 & 29

AP Biology

Next Test: Cycle 2 Assessment: Nov. 3 & 4

Homework

Read Chapter 13 and complete reading guide

Magnet Biology

Next Test: Cycle 2 Assessment: Nov. 3 & 4

Homework:

Complete study guide Chapter 10.1 and 10.2

October 26 & 27

AP Biology

Homework:
Read Ch 12 and complete reading guide

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete photosynthesis/cellular respiration foldable
Read Chapter 10 and do Study Guide 10.1 - 10.2

October 20 & 21

AP Biology

Homework:
Study for Test:
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration - Oct. 26 (B Day) & Oct. 27 (A Day)

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete Prelab - Photosynthesis Lab

October 18 & 19

AP Biology

Homework:
Complete Project - Cell Communication Model
Study for test - Cell Communication Chapter 11

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Complete Project - Cell Model
Complete Analysis and Conclusion for Lab: Osmosis (egg lab)

October 14 & 15

AP Biology

Helpful links:
Cell Signaling
Cell Signal Amplification (signal cascade)
Second Messengers - The cAMP and Ca++ Pathways
How Intracellular Receptors Regulate Gene Transcription
Electron Transport System and ATP Synthesis
Light Dependent Reaction of Photosynthesis
Cyclic and Non-cyclic Photophosphorylation


Homework:
Complete Cell Communication Model (Due: Oct. 20 & 21)
Test: Cell Communication (Oct. 20 & 21)
Test: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration (Oct. 26 & 27)

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study For Test Chapter 7 (Oct. 18 & 19)

October 12 & 13

AP Biology

Homework:
Work on Cell Communication Project (Due Oct. 20 & 21)
Study for Test: Chapter 11 (Oct. 20 & 21)
Study for Test: Chapter 9 & 10 (Oct. 26 & 27)

Magnet Biology

Continue working on Cell Model Rubric (Due Oct. 20 & 21)

Homework:
Read Chapter 8 and complete Chapter 8.3 Study Guide

October 8 & 11

AP Biology

Homework:
Read Chapter 10 and complete reading guide

Magnet Biology

Next Test:
Chapter 7 Oct. 18 (B Day) & 19 (A Day)
Cell Project Due:
Oct. 20 (B Day) and Oct. 21 (A Day)

Homework:
Study Guide Ch. 8.1 & 8.2

October 6 & 7

AP Biology

Cell Communication Project - Rubric

Homework:
Read Ch 9 and complete Ch 9 Reading guide
UPDATE: B DAY - Due before 11:59 PM Friday Oct. 8 (turnitin.com)

Magnet Biology

Cell Model Rubric

Homework:
Pre Lab: Osmosis and Diffusion
--Complete background information
--- Include information on: Osmosis, Diffusion, Hypertonic, Isotonic, Hypotonic

October 4 & 5

AP Biology

Homework:
Diffusion and Osmosis Lab Questions
Provide your answers to the following questions on turnitin.com
Part A: 1,2,3
Part B: 3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13,14
Part C: 6,7,8,9

Magnet Biology

Cell Model Project Rubric

Homework:
Complete Study Guide Ch 7.3 and 7.4

October 1 & 4

AP Biology

Formal Lab Report: Enzyme Catalysis
DUE Friday Oct. 1 @ 11:59 PM for all classes

Homework:
Complete Diffusion and Osmosis Lab
Review Ch 11 Reading Guide

September 30 & October 1

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Make sure you have all Study Guide assignments from cycle 1 complete

September 29 & 30

AP Biology

Homework:
Complete Formal Lab Report: Enzyme Catalysis
DUE: Oct. 1 11:59 PM for all classess on turnitin.com

September 28 & 29

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study for Cycle 1 Assessment - Ch. 1-6

Complete Acid Rain Lab Questions

September 27 & 28

AP Biology

Homework:
Study For Cycle 1 Test
--Chapters 1-8 (no ch 11 material on test)
--Cumulative test but most material is from ch 7 & 8

Complete Formal Lab Report
--Due Date now Oct. 1 at 11:59 PM for all classes

Keep the following MLA guidelines in mind
1. Double-space the text of your paper, and use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are recognizable one from another. The font size should be 12 pt.
2. Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise instructed by your instructor).
3. Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
4. Indent the first line of paragraphs one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the Tab key as opposed to pushing the Space Bar five times.
5. Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor may ask that you omit the number on your first page. Always follow your instructor's guidelines.)
6. Use italics throughout your essay for the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, providing emphasis.
7. The Title page, Abstract and References should each have their own page

September 24 & 27

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Read Chapter 7.1 and 7.2
Complete Study Guide Ch 7.1 and 7.2

September 23 & 24

AP Biology

Homework:
Read Chapter 7 and complete reading guide (submit to turnitin.com)

September 22 & 23

Magnet Biology

Next Test: Cycle 1 Assessment
Chapters 1-6, 7.1, 7.2 Sept. 30 (B Day) & Oct. 1 (A Day)

Homework:
Complete Analysis and Conclusion for Rhizobium Lab
-Analysis
---Line graph showing the change in average size over time
-Conclusion - Paragraph including the following
---Restate the problem of the experiment
---Restate your hypothesis for the experiment
---Discuss whether your hypothesis was supported or not supported
---Use data to discuss what happened in the experiment
---Discuss any possible sources of error in the experiment (what may have gone wrong)
---Discuss any future possible experiments you could perform based on this lab

September 21 & 22

AP Biology

Important Upcoming Dates:

- Enzyme Catalysis Formal Lab Report
DUE: 9/29 (A DAY) and 9/30 (B DAY) on turnitin.com
- Cycle 1 Assessment - Chapters 1-6,7,8,11
9/29 (A DAY) and 9/30 (B DAY)

Homework:
Complete Enzyme Catalysis Lab: Analysis and Questions
Insert graphs into a word document with the questions, you can only submit one file to turnitin.com
-Analysis
----3 Separate Graphs (pH, Temperature, and Substrate Concentration)
----Graph % change = ((new/base-1) x 100)
-Questions
----Submit answers to the questions

HINT:
There have been some issues with moving the graphs to a word document
Google Docs Spreadsheet
-- After creating the graph, Click on the graph, Click "CHART" and select "MOVE TO OWN SHEET"
-- On the new sheet, select "PUBLISH CHART" and click "OK"
-- copy html address between the quotes "-----"
-- Past html address into address bar and press enter
-- save the image and insert into word document

All parts should be submitted as a word document - Analysis section with the graphs and a Questions section with the answers to the questions

September 20 & 21

Magnet Biology

Next Test:
Cycle 1 Assessment
Chapters 1-6, 7.1 and 7.2
Sept. 30 (B Day) and Oct. 1 (A Day)

Homework:
Complete Ch 2 Study Guide
Complete Acid Rain Pre Lab (if not complete)

September 16 & 20

AP Biology

Attention: turnitin.com is functioning, please submit assignments

Important Upcoming Dates:
-Enzyme Catalysis Lab: Analysis graph and Questions
DUE: 9/23 (A DAY) and 9/24 (B DAY) on turnitin.com
- Enzyme Catalysis Formal Lab Report
DUE: 9/29 (A DAY) and 9/30 (B DAY) on turnitin.com
- Cycle 1 Assessment - Chapters 1-6,7,8,11
9/29 (A DAY) and 9/30 (B DAY)

Homework:
Read Chapter 11 and Complete Chapter 11 Reading Guide - submit to turnitin.com
Complete PreLab for Osmosis and Diffusion Lab - submit to turnitin.com

September 14 & 15

AP Biology

Homework:
Add your groups data to the appropriate class spreadsheet
Remember to post only your actual data
AP Biology A1
AP Biology A2
AP Biology B3
AP Biology B4

Begin Chapter 11 Reading and complete reading guide (not due next class)

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Study Guide Ch 2

September 10 & 13

AP Biology

Homework:

Read Chapter 8

Complete Chapter 8 Reading Guide

Magnet Biology

Homework:

Complete Ecology Project

-- Pick a topic on which to create your project

-- Use 10 - 20 vocabulary words in your project

-- You will use your project to give a presentation to the class on your chosen topic

-- Be creative, Be original

-- No Glitter, No Food

Study for Test: Ch 1, 2-6 - Nature of Science, Ecology

Review your notes, your study guide, and the textbook

September 8 & 9

AP Biology

Homework:
Enzyme Catalysis Lab: Complete prelab and submit to turnitin.com



Magnet Biology

Next Test: Scientific Method and Ecology - Sept. 14 (A Day) or Sept. 15 (B Day)

Homework:
Continue Working on Ecology project
Study Guide: Pgs 225-227, 233-235

September 3 & 7

AP Biology

Extra Help Available
Tutorials - Tuesday 9/7 after school

Homework:
Study for test - Chapters 1-6 (sept.8 and sept.9)


Magnet Biology

Remember to start working on your ecology project
--Be CREATIVE - Be CHEAP
--Use 10-20 vocabulary words in your project
--You will use the project during a short presentation to the class
--Project ideas include: models, songs, skits, posters, Power Point presentations
--Be sure to focus on just one topic in Ecology

Next Test: Sept. 14 (A Day) and Sept. 15 (B Day)

Homework:
Study Guide Pgs 220-224

September 1 & 2

All classes, please check the date above. This is the date on which homework was assigned, not when it is due.

AP Biology

Next Test: Sept. 8 (A) and Sept. 9 (B)
Chapters 1-6: Nature of Biology, Biochemistry, Macromolecules, Enzymes

Homework:
1. Read Ch 6
2. Complete Ch 6 Study Guide - Submit answers only to Turnitin.com, do not include questions

Magnet Biology

Next Test: Sept. 14 (A) and Sept. 15 (B)
Chapters 1,3,4,5,6

Ecology Project:
Due Sept. 14 (A) and Sept. 15 (B)
(You can always turn in your project early)

Homework:
1. Complete Rhizobium Lab Pre-Lab (if you have not done so)
--Link: Lab Report
2. Work on Ecology Project
3. (You many begin Chapter 5 Study Guide, but it will not be due next class)

August 30 & 31

AP Biology

Set up an account with turnitin.com using the class ID and Password provided in class.

Homework:

Complete Pre Lab - Lab #2
Pre Lab must be submitted on Turnitin.com
Study for Test Ch 1-6 Sept. 8 (A Day) and Sept. 9 (B Day)

Magnet Biology

Begin to work on Ecology Projects - Due: Sept.14 (A Day) and Sept. 15 (B Day)
--Students must pick a single Ecology topic on which to do a project (example: Biomes)
--Students must include 10-20 vocabulary words from their chosen topic in their presentation in some way
--Creativity and originality will be rewarded. Some ideas include: posters, Power Point presentations, songs, models, skits, etc.
--Projects do not have to be expensive to be good. Spending a lot of money does NOT guarantee a good grade.

Students may complete the project alone or in groups of 2-3 total members.

Homework:

Study Guide Ch 4 (Study Guide Pgs 208-216)
PreLab: Rhizobium Symbiosis Lab
Complete the background section before class.
Include information on: Rhizobium, Alafalfa, Nitrogen Fixation

Next Test: Sept. 14 (A Day) and Sept. 15 (B Day)

August 26 & 27

AP Biology

Please go online and set up your account for the Campbell Biology 8th Edition, AP Edition. You will receive a activation code in class, please only set up ONE account using the code you were given in class.

Link: Campbell Biology

Homework:
Read Ch 3 and Complete the Chapter 3 Study Guide
Read Ch 4-5 and Complete the Chapter 4&5 Study Guide

Magnet Biology

Homework:
Read and take notes on chapter 3
Study Guide Chapter 3 (ALL)

August 24 & 25

AP Biology

The questions are the only part of the objectives that you need to worry about. I will not hold you accountable for the chapter terms or the chapter outline framework.

Homework:
Read Chapter 2 (and Chapter 3 to get ahead on the weekend)
Complete Chapter 2 reading guide (and Chapter 3 reading guide to get ahead)
Turn in signed lab safety contract
Turn in signed syllabus acknoledgement form


Magnet Biology

The best way to study for the course is as follows:
1) read the chapter and take notes from your reading
2) complete the study guide to assess what you have learned from the reading
3) go over the things that you still have not gotten

Homework:
Study Guide - all of chapter 1 starting on pg. 179

August 23 - First Day of School

AP Biology

Welcome to AP Biology! This site will be where you can find many resources and homework assignments for the course.


Homework:
Get safety contract signed
Get syllabus acknowledgement signed
Get class supplies
Read Ch 1
Complete Ch 1 Study Guide

Magnet Biology

Welcome to Magnet Biology! This site will be where you can find many resources and homework assignments for the course.

Homework:
Get safety contract signed
Get syllabus acknowledgement signed
Get class supplies