Weekly outline
General
Mrs. O'Brien's availability this week: (room 229, science office, teacher's lounge)
Monday: eclipse by Mr. Sportel's room
Tuesday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
Wednesday: request flex if needed
Thursday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
Friday: 7:30-7:55am
Standards:Unit 1 -- Introductions
Unit 2 -- Digestion
Unit 3 -- Respiration
Unit 4 -- Circulation and Transport
Unit 5 -- Cellular Respiration
Unit 6 -- Protein Synthesis
Unit 8 -- Cell Division
Unit 9 -- Genetics
Unit 10 -- BiotechnologySources for Research:
- Media Center Page
- Gale Research Page ( maroons is the password if you're at home)
- Current Science News -- Science Daily
- Current Science News -- Eurkalert
- Science News for Students
Important Resources for Biology A:
Class Policies/Procedures
Standards Based Grading Procedures
Experimental Design Guidelines
Biology Study Tips
Microscope and Logger Pro Use Review -- Microscope Intro Video
Resources for Thinking About Your Future:
Digital Footprints
Volunteering, Internships, Classes
Biology Careers
Biology Job Opportunities
Career Information (general -- not just biology!)Practice Quizzes
- This week
March 24 - March 30
In Class Homework Assignment Monday/Tuesday
Fermentation and Energy
DNA Part 1Thursday morning is the last chance for any Unit 4 reassessing. See the top of this Moodle page for available times.
Finish any part of the Respiration Reading Guide and Energy Part 4 not already finished in class.
Review the Unit 5 Test Key (same as paper given in class)
Be sure you have taken the practice quiz as many times as you want by Wednesday at 8pm. This should be done by yourself. Your highest grade will be recorded as discussed in class.
Note: You are responsible for all Unit 5 Standards on the exam!Wednesday/Thursday
DNA Part 1
DNA Part 2DNA Part 1 should be completely finished and checked.
SAVE YOUR CANDY! YOU WILL NEED IT AFTER THE BREAK!
Unit 4 reassessments must be finished by the Friday after break.
Friday Enjoy your Spring Break!
March 31 - April 6
Have a great break!
April 7 - April 13
Topic Assignment Monday/Tuesday
DNA Notes
DNA Part 2
DNA Part 3DNA Structure Practice Quiz -- Standard 6.1 Quiz on Friday
All missed work from Circulation Part 3 through DNA Part 1 must be checked by Friday for any credit unless you have a unique circumstance and have worked out a plan IN PERSON with me.
All Unit 4 reassessments must be finished by Friday.Wednesday/Thursday
DNA Analogy and Questions
DNA Part 3DNA Parts 1 and 2 should ALL be COMPLETELY finished.
Study for 6.1 QuizFriday
6.1 Quiz
DNA Part 3
DNA Part 4Finish DNA Part 3 if not already finished.
Any late transcription videos should be emailed at this point -- the link here on Moodle is now closed.