Biology (Period 6) Assignments
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- Fall 2014
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- Science
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The goal of this course is to generate a biological understanding of life by focusing on the characteristics of living things, the diversity of life, and how organisms and populations change over time in terms of biological adaptation and genetics. Throughout the year this course provides an opportunity for students to develop scientific process skills, laboratory techniques, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. This course also acts as an AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) Science preparatory class, and is a requirement for all sophomores. Semester 1 will focus on the science of biology, the chemistry of life, cellular structure and function, cellular growth and division, DNA and RNA, transcription, protein synthesis, genetics, meiosis, and human heredity. Semester 2 will focus primarily on Darwin’s theory of evolution, evolution of populations, the history of life, classification of living things, the biosphere, ecosystems and communities, populations, human evolution, primatology, and humans in the biosphere.
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THE BIOLOGY FINAL EXAM IS ON FRIDAY, 12/19/14 (PERIOD 5 IN THE MORNING, PERIOD 6 IN THE AFTERNOON). Students are allowed 1 page of notes (both sides, hand written) for the exam. Students should bring a pencil and eraser to the exam as well. The exam consists of 120 multiple choice questions, a two-factor Punnett Square problem, and either a blood-typing, or colorblindness Punnett Square problem.
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BIOLOGY FINAL EXAM REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, 12/12/14, AND TUESDAY, 12/16/14. Students should bring the following exams with them to the review: Midterm (October 2014), Unit 3a (DNA, RNA) Test, Unit 3b (Transcription, Translation) Test, Unit 3c (Mitosis, Cytokinesis) Test, Unit 3d (Mendelian Genetics) Test. We will also review the Unit 3e (Human Heredity) material from the class notes.
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The Two-Factor Punnett Square Assignment is DUE on Tuesday, 12/9/14. See attached for details.
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The Unit 3d TEST is on Friday, 12/5/14. The test consists of 35 multiple choice questions and a short answer problem (two factor Punnett square). Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test.
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The Unit 3d Test REVIEW is on Thursday, 12/4/14. The Unit 3d Test is on Friday, 12/5/14.
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The Mendelian Genetics Assignment was given on Friday, 11/21/14, and is DUE ON TUESDAY, 12/2/14. This is an individual assignment. See attached for details.
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The Unit 3c (Sec.1-2) TEST is on Friday, 11/14/14. Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test. The test consists of multiple choice questions.
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The Unit 3c (Sec.1-2) Test REVIEW is on Thursday, 11/13/14.
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The Transcription/Translation Lab Report is DUE on Thursday, 11/6/14. See attached for details.
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The Unit 3b (Sec.1-2) TEST is on Thursday, 11/6/14. The test consists of multiple choice questions, as well as a short answer section. Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test.
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The Unit 3b (Sec.1-2) Test REVIEW is on Tuesday, 11/4/14. Students will really benefit from this review and are encouraged to be present.
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The Transcription/Translation LAB ACTIVITY is on Thursday, 10/30/14. Lab reports are due on Thursday, 11/6/14. See attached for details.
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The DNA Replication Lab Report is DUE on Friday, 10/24/14. See attached for details.
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The Unit 3a (Sec.1-3) TEST is on Thursday, 10/23/14. Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test. The test consists of 40 multiple choice questions and a short answer question.
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The Unit 3a (Sec.1-3) Test REVIEW is on Tuesday, 10/21/14.
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The DNA Replication Lab is on Friday, 10/17/14. The lab reports are due on Friday, 10/24/14. See attached for details.
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The Biology Take-Home Midterm Exam is DUE on Tuesday, 10/14/14. Students can use all prior tests and class notes to complete the exam at home. Every Biology student was given the take-home exam before we departed for October break.
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The Unit 2a (Sec.1-3) TEST is on Friday, 10/3/14. The test consists of 70 multiple choice questions. Students are allowed to prepare 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test. Students will need to provide documentation written by a parent or doctor to excuse absences on this day.
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The Unit 2a Packet Assignment is due on Thursday, 10/2/14. Students will need their textbooks to complete the assignment. The assignment was give to students on Thursday, 9/25/14. See attached for details.
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The Unit 2a (Sec.1-3) Test REVIEW is on Thursday, 10/2/14. Students who miss the review will have to prepare for the Unit 2a Test on their own.
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The Unit 1b (Sec.3&4) TEST is on Friday, 9/19/14. The test consists of 55 multiple choice questions and a short answer section (the "Compounds of Life Chart"). Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test.
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The Unit 1b (Sec.3&4) Test REVIEW is on Thursday, 9/18/14.
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The pH Lab Activity will take place on Friday, 9/12/14. Lab reports will be due on Friday, 9/19/14. See attached document for details.
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The Unit 1b (Sec.1&2) Test is on Thursday, 9/11/14. The test consists of 60 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions (atom drawing, elemental symbols). Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written).
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The Unit 1b (Sec.1&2) Packet Assignment is due on Tuesday, 9/9/14. See attached document for details.
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The Microscope Lab Report will be due on Thursday, 9/414. Students can complete one lab report per group. See attached lab handout for further instructions and details. Lab reports should be typed and lab report sections should be presented in order.
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MICROSCOPE LAB REPORT EXAMPLE. As promised in class, the attached document is an example Microscope Lab Report. Please feel free to look at this example and use it as a guide in completing your own lab reports.
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The Microscope Lab activity is scheduled for Tuesday, 8/26/14. Students will be completing the lab activity on this day. Students should read the procedure on p.29 of the Biology textbook in anticipation of this lab. See attached lab handout for other details. Lab reports will be due on Thursday, 9/4/14.
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The Unit 1a (Sec. 3&4) Test will be taken on Friday, 8/22/14. Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written). The test will consist of multiple choice questions and a short answer question (list the 8 characteristics of living things).
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TEST REVIEW - Students should be present for the Unit 1a (Sec. 3&4) Test REVIEW on Thursday, 8/21/14. The test itself will be on Friday, 8/22/14.
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The Unit 1a (Sec.1&2) Packet Assignment is due Friday, 8/15/14. Students can turn in the assignment for extra credit. Students will need their textbooks to complete the assignment.
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The Unit 1a (Sec. 1&2) TEST is scheduled for Friday, 8/15/14. Students are allowed 1/4 page of notes (one side, hand written) for the test. The test consists of multiple choice questions and a short answer section. We will review for this test in class on Thursday, 8/14/14.
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Students must bring the following items to class on Thursday, 8/7/14: (1) Signed Syllabus (parents and students must sign and date the last page); (2) Large Spiral Notebook; (3) Writing Utensil(s). By bringing all 3 items to class on 8/7/14, students will earn 100% participation for Week 1. If students fail to bring any of the items listed above, they will lose participation points for Week 1. See attached for course syllabus.