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NOTES FROM MRS TURNER

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Mrs. Turner's Blog

 

I will use this area to leave you notes about what we have done in the classroom.  Check back often to see what information I share with you!

 


November 5, 2013

 

We are almost finished with the first half of the second nine weeks!  Progress reports are going out next week.  I will post the exact day when I get the information. 

 

Don't forget to study each night and review old material, too.  Remember that the state test will test you on everything we have learned.  So make sure in your study time that you look over old material as well as new material.  Some major things that we have learned so far that we know will be on the test:

 

1.  Organic macromolecules

2.  Cell organelles

3.  Chemical bonds

4.  Safety symbols

5.  Lab safety

6.  monohybrid/dihybrid crosses

7.  differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes

8.  atomic structure

 

If you can review these concepts a little at a time, the test will not sneak up on you!  :-)

 

Don't forget that we start training the Chico the fish today.  In the next few weeks, we will teach him to swim through a hoop and put a basketball in a basketball hoop!  I think that this MUST be put on YouTube!

 

Reminder:  Your test on genetics is Friday, November 8, 2013.  Your 4 1/2 week common assessment is on November 13, 2013

 

Have a GREAT day!  Study hard...learn lots!

 

Mrs. Turner

 


September 30, 2013

 

OK...are you ready for your 1st 9 weeks common test?  You can do this!!!  We have covered all of the material and all you should do is flip through your notebook and review the material we covered since the beginning of the year. 

 

Do you believe you can do well on that common test?  I believe in you.  Now you must believe in yourself!

 

WE BELIEVE!! 

 

Remember to turn in your project if you have not done so.   Also, make sure to get my notebook and look at all of the assignments that we have had so far.  I will be doing a notebook check next week on Tuesday when we come back from fall break.

 


September 30 – October 3

Review and Test Week

Oct. 1-3 - 1st Cumulative Benchmark

(covering all content through the 9th week)

District Created Assessment (DCA) using Case21

Nine Weeks Test Schedule
 Tuesday - October 1Wednesday - October 2Thursday - October 3
7:45 - 9:15 1st period exam 3rd period exam 6th period exam
9:15 - 9:19 Class change Class change Class change
9:19 - 10:49 2nd period exam 4th period exam 7th period exam
10:49 - 10:53 Class change Class change Class change
10:53 - 11:32 3rd period 1st period 2nd period
11:32 - 11:36 Class change Class change Class change
11:36 - 1:24 4th period (lunch) 5th period (lunch) 5th period exam (lunch)
1:24 - 1:28 Class change Class change Class change
1:28 - 2:21 5th period 6th period 3rd period
2:21 - 2:25 Class change Class change Class change
2:25 - 3:14 6th period 7th period 4th period

 


September 25, 2013

Microscope lab went pretty good today...definitely fast and furious, but I hope you enjoyed it and learned from it.  For those of you that want to work more with microscopes, I will have one or two set up in the class with the supplies so you can do parts of the lab again after school. 

 

Study for your test and get your cell analogy book completed.  The book is due tomorrow and we are testing as well.

 

After the test tomorrow, we will be learning about the cell environment and how substances get across the cell membrane.  You will be learning about active and passive transport.  You will be working on vocabulary after the test. 


September 24, 2013

We have covered all of the material in your notes (plus additional information that is not in your notes).  If you have missed any days, be sure to get the notes from someone so you can be up-to-date and ready for the test on Thursday.  Don't forget that your cell analogy book is due Thursday as well.  Tomorrow we will complete a microscope lab where you will stain some of your own cells and look at them in a microscope.  You will also learn more about how to operate a microscope.  This is a fun lab, but fast and furious so make sure you enter the classroom ready to get busy!

 

Don't forget to keep studying each night at least 15 minutes. 


September 23, 2013

The grades have been entered into the system for the microscope quiz.  Most of you did a GREAT job!  Yay you!!

 

Don't forget that your cell analogy book is due Thursday.  Be sure to ask questions if you are not sure how to get it done.  You will not have class time to complete it, so get help if you are confused.


September 22, 2013

Don't forget that you have a microscope quiz on Monday, cell analogy project due Thursday, and cell structure test on Thursday.  We are almost at the end of the first nine weeks, so we will also have a notebook check within the next two weeks, so work on getting your notebook organized to be ready for the notebook check.  The end of the nine weeks also means a comprehensive test coming up.  Be listening closely for the dates of the test so you can start studying a little each night.


September 18, 2013

It is official!  My foot is broken!!  You can see the x-rays at www.biologydiva.pbworks.com and clicking on the "amazing x-rays" link.  I will share the x-rays in class so you can see it! 

 

I hate broken bones...they hurt!  :-)


September 15, 2013

Don't forget that you have a Chapter 2 test on Tuesday.  This is one of the hardest tests of the year (because we cover lots and lots of NEW information that is important to know for the whole year).  Study your notes, make flash cards if you need to, and come to after school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you need additional help.

 

You can do this if you put in the time...study at least 15 minutes each night!


 

September 13 – 27

4a. Differentiate among plant and animal cells and eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.  (DOK 2)

  • ·        
  • ·        

Chapter 7, p. 193-214

Cell theory

Cytoplasm

Cytoskeleton

Cell wall

Eukaryote

Prokaryote

Organelle

Cilium (cilia)

Smooth ER

Rough ER

Lysosome

Mitochondrion

Vacuole

Passive transport

Active transport

Diffusion

Endocytosis

Exocytosis

Fluid mosaic

Cell membrane

Prokaryote

Ribosome

Flagellum (flagella)

Pseudopodium (pseudopodia)

Nucleus

Phospholipids

Phospholipid bilayer

Golgi body/complex/apparatus

Chloroplast

Osmosis

Selectively permeable

 


 September 5 – 10

2d. Compare and contrast the structure, properties, and principle functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in living organisms.  (DOK 2)

  • ·         Basic chemical composition of each group
  • ·         Building components of each group (e.g., amino acids, monosaccharides, nucleotides, etc.)
  • ·         Basic functions (e.g., energy, storage, cellular, heredity) of each group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2e. Examine the life processes to conclude the role enzymes play in regulating biochemical reactions.  (DOK 2)

  • ·         Enzyme structure
  • ·         Enzyme function, including enzyme-substrate specificity and factors that affect enzyme function (pH and temperature)

Chapter 2, p. 45-49

Monomer

Amino acids

Monosaccharide

Nucleotide

Protein

Carbohydrate

Nucleic acid

Macromolecule

Glycerol

Saturated fat

Unsaturated fat

Amino group

DNA

RNA

Organic compound

Polymer

Lipid

Fatty acid

R-group

Inorganic

 

Chapter 2, p. 50-53

Enzyme

Enzyme active site

Substrate

Catalyst

Activation energy

Denature

Lock and key mechanism

Energy

 


September 4, 2013

Element RETEST on Thursday.  Shoot for a 100%.  Anything less should be unacceptable to you!  Take advantage of this second chance to get these elements right!  You will also have a comprehensive test on Friday.  This test is over everything we have learned so far.  DO YOUR BEST!  This is a good chance to figure out the difficulty level of the real state test and you should get an idea of how you should study to prepare for it!  (Usually you learn that you MUST study a little every night because there is no way to cram for this test!). 

 

Don't forget to give me your 15 minutes each night!!!  Woohoo!!!  :-)

 

 

September 4

 

2c. Classify solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral and relate the significance of the pH scale to an organism’s survival (e.g., consequences of having different concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions). 

(DOK 2)

Chapter 2, p. 43-44

Solution

Solute

Solvent

Suspension

Buffer

Acid

Base/alkaline

Neutral

pH

Hydrogen ions (H+)

Hydroxide ions (OH-)

Optimal conditions

Ion concentration


September  3

2b. Develop a logical argument defending water as an essential component of living systems (e.g., unique bonding and properties including polarity, high specific heat, surface tension, hydrogen bonding, adhesion, cohesion, and expansion upon freezing).  (DOK 2)

Chapter 2, P. 40-43

Specific heat

Cohesion

Adhesion

Polarity

Surface tension

Capillary action

Polar/nonpolar

Solute

Solvent

Solution

Insulation

suspension

 


August 29, 2013

Don't forget about your element quiz on Friday!  Acid and water labs are next week.  Make sure you refresh yourself on proper lab safety so you are ready for the labs.


August  28 – 30

2a. Explain and compare with the use of examples the types of bond formation (e.g., covalent, ionic, hydrogen, etc.) between or among atoms.  (DOK 2)

  • ·         Subatomic particles and arrangement in       atoms
  • ·         Importance of ions in biological processes

Chapter 2, p. 34-38

Protons

Electrons

Neutrons

Ionic bond

Covalent bond

Hydrogen bond

Subatomic particles

 


August  26 – 27

1f. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations for experimental results and to make predictions based on observations and prior knowledge.  (DOK 3)

 

1g. Communicate and defend a scientific argument in oral, written, and graphic form.  (DOK 3)

Independent Resources

Experimental design

Margin of error

Scientific argument

Peer review

Ethics/bioethics

Primary source

Secondary source

 


August 19 – 23

1d. Construct and analyze graphs (e.g., plotting points, labeling x-and y-axis, creating appropriate titles and legendsnfor circle, bar, and line graphs).  (DOK 2)

 

1e. Analyze procedures, data, and conclusions to determine the scientific validity of research. (DOK 3)

Independent resources

Correlation

Proportional

X-axis

Y-axis

bar graphs (p. A1)

line graphs (p. A2)

circle graphs (p. A3)

horizontal

vertical

legend

data interpretation

cross section (p. A3)

longitudinal section (p. A3)

 


August 16, 2013

We had a lab today and I hope you had lots of fun!  Make sure you study the scientific method and have an awesome weekend.  See you Monday!


August 10, 2013

 

Hope you are having a great weekend!  Don't forget about your lab safety test on Tuesday.  Study!  Study!  Study! 


August 8 – 16

1a. Conduct a scientific investigation demonstrating safe procedures and proper care of laboratory equipment. (DOK 2)

  • ·         Safety rules and symbols
  • ·        
  • ·         Accuracy and precision in using graduated cylinders, balances, beakers, thermometers, and rulers 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1b. Formulate questions that can be answered through research and experimental design.  (DOK 3)

 

1c. Apply the components of scientific processes and methods in classroom and laboratory investigations (e.g., hypotheses, experimental design, observations, data analyses, interpretations, theory development).   (DOK 2)

Chapter 1, p. 4-16, p. 190-192

Microscope (p. 190, p. A14)

Slide/cover slips (P. A15)

Graduated cylinder

Chemicals

Pipette

Balance (p. A10)

Symbols (p. A11)

Length (p. A10)

Volume (p. A10)

Mass (p. A10)

Temperature (p. A10)

Precision (p. A20)

Accuracy (p. A20)

Biohazard

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

Meniscus

Thermometers

Rulers

Beakers

Goggles

Safety (p. A12-A13)

 

Chapter 1, p. 4-17

Scientific method (p. A8-A9)

Analysis

Qualitative

Hypothesis

Quantitative

Experiment

Observation (p. A4)

Inference (p. A4)

Predicting (p. A5)

Classifying (p. A5)

Data

Conclusion

Independent variable

Research

Control

Bias

Theory

Law

 


August 6 – 7

Rules and Procedures

Characteristics of Life

Chapter 1, p. 17-21

Cell structure and function (p. 18)

Homeostasis (p. 19)

Metabolism (p. 19)

Heredity (p. 20)

Reproduction (p. 19)

Evolution (p. 19)

Growth and development (p. 18)

Respond to stimulus (p. 18)

Interdependence (p. 21)

 


4/25/13

I am so tired because I am working hard every night to make sure that you have videos available for review.  I hope that you use them and I also hope that it increases your scores to the point that you make way higher than you ever thought you could.  I am proud that you are on this webpage looking at extra material and I know this can only help you score better on the state test!

 

Keep working hard and give me everything you got for just a few more weeks!  :-)  It will pay off in the end!

 

Mrs. Turner

Biology Diva


9/9

OK...so I watched football this weekend and was unhappy with my Razorbacks losing to University of Louisiana-Monroe (an unranked team).  That will cause them to drop in the ratings.  BOO!

 

I am sitting here watching my Broncos play the Steelers.  Hopefully Payton will push Denver all the way to the Superbowl!  Wouldn't that be too awesome??!!

 

The week coming up is going to be awesome in our class.  We have some really cool stuff that we are going to cover after we finish with cell structure and function.  We are even going to do a few in-class experiements that will definitely make you think.  Can you say, "Naked Egg"?  I can't wait.  It is going to be a fun week!

 

Now...here is a funny joke for you...

 

An unemployed biologist was having considerable difficulty in finding a new job. He finally saw an add in a local newspaper for a position at a zoo. In the interview, the manager told him that their only gorilla, which had been a star attraction, had recently died, and it would be sometime before they could replace it. Meanwhile, they needed someone to dress up as a gorilla and pretend to be the animal. The biologist was quite embarrassed, but, being desperate for money, he accepted the job.

The next day, the biologist put on a gorilla skin and headgear and entered a cage from a rear entrance. Visitors smiled at him and threw bread. After a while, the biologist really got into the act. He jumped up and down, beat his chest and roared as people cheered.

The following day, the biologist entered the wrong cage by accident and found himself staring at a lion. The lion roared and rushed toward him. The scared biologist turned and ran, while screaming, "Help! Help!" The lion leaped onto the gorilla, knocked him to the ground and whispered in his ear, "Hey, it's me Leonard, your former co-worker. Shut up or we'll both lose our jobs!"

 

Mrs. Turner

Biology Diva


 9/4

Wow!  We have not officially made it into September!  Don't forget that we will be having a test on Chapter 3 on Wednesday of next week.  This chapter will go by quickly so make sure you are studying every night.

 

Here are some atom jokes...just because!  :-)

 

A proton walks into a restaurant and asks for a glass of water.  The waitress asks, "are you sure you don't want to order something to eat?  The proton replies, "I'm positive!"

 

An atom says to his friend, "Man, I think I've lost an electron."  The friend says, "Are you sure?"  He answers, "I'm positive!"

 

I know...I know...lame...but they are funny...  :-)

 

Have a great day and I will see you in class!!!

 

Mrs. Turner


8/28

We completed the carbohydrate lab and we got to make mayonnaise as we learned about emulsions and emulsifying agents.  I hope you enjoyed eating the grape, candy, and oyster crackers.  What a fun way to learn about monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides!  Be sure to read your notes tonight because we will be speeding up as we complete organic materials and talk about proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.  Don't forget that you have a test on Friday on chapter 2.

 

The recipe for mayonnaise is:

1 cup oil

1 Tbsp vinegar

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 egg

Blend for 3-5 minutes with a mixer. 

 

See you tomorrow! 

 

Mrs. Turner

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