1st Quarter D's and F's

Students who earned 1st Quarter D's and F's will be able to utilize Grade Recovery once report cards have been given out. Every student qualifying will have the opportunity to complete a tailored assignment through Compass Odyssey which will include videos, activities and quizzes. This will give each student the opportunity to improve their grade to a maximum of a "C".

Students need to be aware that they have ONE attempt at grade recovery and MUST take it serious. Grade recovery must SUCCESSFULLY be completed to the minimum standards to receive the grade.

Requirements:
F -> D : Earn >70 on every quiz
F -> C : Earn >80 on every quiz
D -> C : Earn >80 on every quiz

Composite Cell

This cell is called a composite cell. Pictured are the organelles associated with cells and the basic functions of these organelles. What is a "composite cell"?

Lesson Plan - Cells

Standard: SC.912.L.14.3 Compare and contrast the general structures of plant and animal cells. Compare and contrast the general structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Objectives:
1. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
2. Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
DEQ: How are the characteristics of life manifested by the cell?
Agenda:
Engage: "Are Cells Alive?", "Division of Labor", Misconception WS
Explore: Organelles Jigsaw
Explain: X-Y Chart
Extend: Question Set 5A/B
Evaluate: Cells Quiz

Learning Schedule Assessment

Students will be taking the Learning Schedule Assessment on October 22-23, 2012. Below is the information students need to review to be prepared. The Learning Schedule Assessment is worth 60 points and can improve students' grades in the referenced standards. This means that a failing student could theoretically bring their grade up to an A if they scored a perfect score and easily pass the quarter even without a perfect score (as long as they show they can meet/master the referenced standards). Note: A perfect score on an LSA has been accomplished 6 times in 6 years (4 times last academic school year) with numerous others earning A's. However, STUDYING IS VITAL!

BENCHMARKS:
SC.912.N.1.6 Describe how scientific inferences are drawn from scientific observations and provide examples from the content being studied.
SC.912.L.18.12 Discuss the properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.
SC.912.L.18.11 Describe the basic molecular structure and primary functions of the four categories of biological macromolecules.
SC.912.L.18.11 Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biological reactions. Identify factors such as pH and temperature adn their effect on enzymes.

OBJECTIVES
1. Distinguish between observations and inferences.
2. Observe and classify objects as living or non-living based on the characteristics of living things.
3. Demonstrate some of the unique properties of water to include polarity, solubility, cohesion, adhesion, changes in state, and pH.
4. Explain the structure of the water molecule and role of hydrogen bonding in a droplet of water.
5. Be able to compare and contrast the structures and functions of the four major carbon-based compounds.
6. Describe the properties of the carbon atom that contribute to the formation of macromolecules.
7. Describe how reactions release and absorb energy.
8. Describe how enzymes in organisms act as catalysts.
9. Describe how pH and temperature affect enzyme activity.

Essential Questions
1. What inferences can we make about living things from our observations?
2. How do the unique properties of water allow life to exist on Earth?
3. How do the different carbon-based compounds meet our needs?
4. Why are the actions of enzymes important to us? How can changes in an enzyme's surroundings influence its action?

Textbook Resource
Section 1.1-1.2 - Characteristics of Living Things
Section 1.3 - Scientific Method
Section 2.2 - Properties of Water
Section 2.3 - Carbon-based Molecules/Macromolecules
Section 2.4 - Chemical Enzymes and Reactions

Other Study Resources
Biology Interactive Review
Click on the arrow on the left hand side of the above referenced page to select your chapter. We're in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Section references are above to assist you.

Question-Answer Relationships (QAR)

CLICK HERE to review Question-Answer Relationships slides, as presented in class.

Lesson Plan - Chemical Reactions and Enzymes

Standard: SC.912.L.18.11 Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biological reactions. Identify factors such as pH and temperature adn their effect on enzymes.
Objectives:
1. Describe how reactions release and absorb energy
2. Describe how enzymes in organisms act as catalysts
3. Describe how pH and temperature affect enzyme activity
Daily Essential Question
Why are the actions of enzymes important to us? How can changes in an enzyme's surroundings influence its action?
Agenda
ENGAGE: How Well Do I Know These Words - Rxns & Enzymes, Reactions and Enzymes QAR, "Matter and Energy"
EXPLORE: Enzymatic Activity
EXPLAIN: Cornell Notes + "Chemical Reactions and Enzymes"
EXTEND: Question Set 4A (Remediation), Question Set 4B (Enrichment)
EVALUATE: Chemical Reactions and Enzymes 5QAs
Vocabulary: chemical reaction, reactants, products, bond energy, equilibrium, reaction rate, active site, activation energy, endothermic, exothermic, catalyst, enzyme, substrate

Question Set 3

Question Set 3A
Using the Dragonfly Book
P. 48 #s 4-5
P. 57 #s 18-21
P. 58 #s 30-31

Using the Alligator Book
P. 62 #s 23, 27-29

Question Set 3B
Using the Alligator Book
P. 48 #s 3-5
P. 61 #s 16-18
P. 62 #s 23, 27-29

Life's Backbone

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