3/12/12 Work on the section 4-2 syllabus as was handed out. We will read orally in class to insure all students will be able to understand the material to the best of their ability.
Week of 2/13/12 We will proceed to go through sections 24-2 and 24-3 in Bacteria with worksheets and reading orally. Vocab. quiz to follow and finally a test on chapter materal.
Week of 2.6.12
Lab on Methanogens is now due. Worksheets ARG 24.1 and Rev 24.1 are due on
Tuesday, 2.7.12
Be prepared for a Vocabulary Quiz on 24.1 on Wednesday, 2.8.12.
Week of 1.30.12
Figures 24.3 and 24.4 are due on Wednesday, 2/1/12
Vocabulary terms from 24.1 are due on Monday, 1.30.12
Chapter 24
Bacterial Evolution and Classification
1). Do the vocabulary words in section 24-1 on page 481.
2). Read pages 467-473.
3).There will be a couple of extra handouts which come from other texts.
Be sure to pay attention. They will help you not only understand more
about how bacteria look, but also how they work!
4). A similar figure to 24-2 will be given out to you to label color and
study. (p.470)
5). Draw figure 24-3; label and color it neatly. (p.
471)
6). Draw figure 24-4 ( I know it is involved and detailed, but it will help you a lot!) Do your very best; it always counts! (p.
471)
7). Do the Active Reading worksheet 24-1.
8).Do the Review worksheet for section 24-1
MIDTERM EXAMS
F period: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 11:40am – 1:40pm
G period: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:50am – 10:50am
Week of 1/9/12
18.1 Quiz retakes will be on Friday 1/13/12 Be sure to study more thoroughly this time.
Section 18-2 Syllabus
Modern Phylogenic Taxonomy
1). Do the vocabulary words for section 18-2 on page 351. There are only 8
words.
2). Read pages 342- 346.
3). Do the following drawings (with captions):
a). 18-3 on page 343.
b). 18-4 on page 344.
c). 18-6 on page 346. Draw the animals to the best of your ability. Use a
straight edge or ruler for the lines.
4). Do section 18-2 review questions (1-5) #6 on page 346.
5). Do the Review and Active Reading worksheets.
1/6/12 QUIZ on 18.1 vocabulary.
Welcome Back! Happy New Year! Ready to get back to work? I hope so,
Mid-terms are just around the corner.
Week of 1/3/12
Classification Section 18-1 History of
Taxonomy
1). Do the vocabulary words on page 351 for this section.
2). Read pages 337-339. Know the meaning of the word
morphology also.
3). Do the questions (1 – 5) #6 is optional for extra credit on page 339.
4). Do the review worksheet 18-1.
5). Do the active reading worksheet 18-1.
6). Do the additional worksheets as given.
Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy your vacation and will be refreshed and
ready to get back to work. We will begin working on Chapter 18 when we return
from break.
12/21/11 Chapter 15 Test
Vocabulary quiz on chapter 15 this Friday– 12/16/11. Study.
Weeks of 12/5/11 and 12/12/11
Chapter 15 Syllabus
Evolution
Evidence and Theory
I. Section 15-1 The Fossil Record:
- Do the vocab words for section 15-1 on page 293.
- Read pages 279 – 281
- Handouts will be given
- Do 15.1 Active Reading Guide Worksheet
- Do 15.1 Review Worksheet
- Do Section 15.1 Review questions (1-5) #6 for extra credit on page 281.
- Read Research Notes: Solving
the Burgess Puzzle. Pg. 282
II. Section 15-2 Theories of
Evolution
- Do section 15.2 vocab words on page 293.
- Read pages 283 -288
- Do 15.2 Active Reading Guide Worksheet
- Do 15.2 Review Worksheet
- Do Section 15.2 Review Questions (1-5) #6 for extra credit on page 288.
III. Section 15-3 Evolution in
Process
- Do section 15.3 vocab words on page 293.
- Read pages 289-293.
- Do 15.3 Active Reading Guide Worksheet
- Do 15.3 Review Worksheet
- Do Section 15.3 Review Questions (1-5) #6 for extra credit on page 292.
- Figure 15.7 will be given to you with directions.
IV. Chapter 15 End of Chapter Work on pages 294-295
Do the following:
- Review Vocabulary (#1-5)
- Multiple Choice (#6-15)
- Short Answer: do ALL (except # 25)
- Critical Thinking #4 only (a-e)
V. EXTRA CREDIT: Charles Darwin or Thomas Malthus
Week of 12/1/11 We will have a chapter test on Chapter 14 on Thursday 12/1/11 and will receive the syllabus for Chapter 15.
Week of 11/7/11
Prepare for quarterly exam! Which will be on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
Chapter 14
Origin of Life
I). Biogenesis:
1). Do the words in section 14-1 on page 273.
2). Read pages 261-263.
3). Copy figure 14-1 on page 261 with caption and color.
4). Copy figure 14-2 on page 262 with caption and color.
5). Copy figure 14-3 on page 263 with caption and color.
6). Do the Review questions (1-5) #6 extra-credit on page 263.
7). Do the worksheets 14-1.
II). Earth’s History:
1). Do the vocabulary words section 14-2 on page 273.
2). Copy figure 14-6 carefully with caption and color. [ Know
this one well]!
3). Do questions (1-5) section 14-2 on page 268.
4). Do the worksheets 14-2.
III). The First Life Forms
1). Do the vocabulary words on page 273 section 14-3 .
2). Do figure 14-11 with caption and color. Page 272.
3). Do questions (1-5) #6 on page 272.
4). Do worksheets 14-3.
IV). End of the Chapter Material: (on pages 274-275).
1). Do Vocabulary (1-5).
2). Do Multiple Choice (6-15) answer only is required. You don’t need to
write out the question
unless you want to.
3). Short Answer: Do 16,18, 22, 23 only.
4). Know these chemical formulas: CH4, H2 and
NH3.
Final note: Please do a good and careful job in all of your work. It is in
the effort and care that the learning takes place; so don’t cheat yourself!
GOOD HUNTING!
Week of 10/31/11
Chapter 14 Vocabulary – due 11/04/11
Study, Study, Study!!!
Quiz on vocabulary 2.3 11/1/11
Review for Chapter Test 11/2/11
Chapter 2 Test 11/3/11
Important Notice: The First Quarter ends on Thursday November 10, 2011; that
is in just two weeks. Make sure you have all your tests, quizzes and homework
in before that date.
Week of 10/24/11
QUIZ on vocabulary 2.2 will be on Wednesday 10/26/11
Homework: After reading section 2.3 in class, you should be working on the
vocabulary, section review questions, and both worksheets. Please refer to your
syllabus to be sure you are up to date with your assignments.
Week of 10/17/11
QUIZ on vocabulary 2.1 will be on Friday, October 21st. Be sure to
study!
Please continue working on the Chapter 2 syllabus. You should be done with
section 1 at this point.
10/21/11 QUIZ on Chapter 2.1 Vocabulary
Week beginning 10/11/11
Mr. Spiers /Mrs. Ellis Intro to Biology
Chapter 2 Syllabus
Please do the following in the order they’re given.
1) On page 43 of the textbook, copy the vocabulary words in section 2-1
and look up their definitions as you did in chapter 1; using the glossary.
2). Go to page 31 and read Composition of Matter ending on
page 34.
3). Answer Section 2-1 Review Questions (1-5) and if you want to #6 for extra
credit.
4). Again, on page 43, Copy the vocabulary words in section 2-2 and look up
their definitions; write them in your notebook.
5). Read the section entitled Energy on pages 35-37.
6). Do the Section 2-2 Review Questions (1-5) with #6 for extra credit.
7). Back to page 43 once more; copy the words in section 2-3 and do the same
as before.
8). Read pages 40-42 on Solutions.
9). Do Section 2-3 Review Questions (1-5) with #6 for extra credit.
10). On page 44, do Vocabulary (1-5) in your notebook.
11). Multiple Choice, do (6-15); you need write the answers only.
12). Short Answer (do all of them).
13). Critical Thinking, do (1-3) only.
Note. I know this may seem like a lot of work, but it is
essential to your understanding of the material that
is to come in future chapters!
Special note: Do the following drawings; be sure to color and write captions!
Figure 2-1 on page 31; figures 2-2 and 2-3 on page 32; figure 2-4 on page
33; figure 2-5 on page 34;
Figure 2-6 on page 35; figure 2-8 on page 37; figure 2-10 on page 42.
Read: Blood Plasma Meets a Need on pages 38 and 39
carefully!!!
Week ending 9/23/11
We are now working on Sections 2 and 3. Continue working on these sections of your Chapter 1 syllabus. Please read the complete explanations below.
1-1 Vocabulary Quiz: September 20th and 21st.
Chapter 1 – Week ending 9/16/11
The Science of Life
Please do the following in the order given. This will maximize you ability to learn the material with the least amount of stress! As you do this syllabus, understand that it is very important to read. Strive for excellence!
At the beginning of every chapter you will find a set of objectives. The author feels that, when you finish that section you should be able to do those objectives; if you can’t, you should go back and spend extra time with the material you’re having trouble with.
Section 1-1. Themes of Biology.
1). Go to page 25&26; look up the vocabulary words for this section in the glossary and copy their
definitions into your notebook.
2). Read pages 5-10.
3). Do the section review questions (1-5). #6 is extra credit. You do not need to copy the questions.
Write complete sentences!
Section 1-2 The World of Biology.
1). Please use the same procedure as above in section1-1.
Section 1-3. Scientific Method.
1). Please, again, use the same procedure for this section—; vocab. First, then reading, then questions at
the end of the section.
Section 1-4. Microscopy and Measurement.
1). Again, follow the above procedure for this section.
2). In addition, be sure to study the parts of the microscope—you will have a quiz on it at some point!
End of the Chapter Review Material
On pages 27&27, please do the following:
1). Review Vocabulary (1-5).
2). Multiple Choice (6-15), you may either the letter or the word ( or both). Letter is
preferred for reasons of reading the answers.
3). Short Answer Do only the following: #s 16, 20, 22, 24 and 25.
4). Critical Thinking (1-4) only.
5). Do the work sheet(s) as given out.
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