Monday, August 30, 2010

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)

Thursday, August 26, 2010

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)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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

Monday, August 23, 2010

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