Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - WUP #4

WARM UP #4

Big Idea 2: Biological systems utilize free energy and

molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce and to

maintain dynamic homeostasis.

Objective:

Students will review concepts related to organic compounds in order to demonstrate their understanding through a written assessment.  

Enduring understanding 4.A: Interactions within biological systems lead to complex properties. 

Essential knowledge 4.A.1: The subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine the properties of that molecule.

Learning Objectives:

• The student is able to explain the connection between the sequence and the subcomponents of a biological polymer and its properties.
• The student is able to refine representations and models to explain how the subcomponents of a biological polymer and their sequence determine the properties of that polymer.
• The student is able to use models to predict and justify that changes in the subcomponents of a biological polymer affect the functionality of the molecule.

Warm Up/Things to Do:

1. Review and complete the Nomination Ballot for class officers.  Officers will be determined by the end of the period.

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Today's Menu of Activities/Classwork:

• Class Elections/Class Meeting
• Reading Guide Chapter 6
• Review:  Notes:  Ch. 5:  Nucleic Acids
• Review:
• The Structure and Function of Macromolecules 
• Organic chemistry is the study of carbon containing compounds
• A few chemical groups are the key to the functioning of biological molecules. 

Closure:

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Homework:

• Complete Macromolecule Foldable
• Study for tomorrow's exam

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #10

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This place is best known for its role during the War of 1812
• Named after an individual who served as Secretary of War under one of our most famous presidents

1 Clue:

• Located less than 45 minutes from Parkdale High School

4 Pictures:

 

  

SAT Word of the Day:

Friday, January 11 – CLAUSTROPHOBIA (n.) – an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces
Rather than walk up ten flights of stairs, the man decided to take the elevator despite his claustrophobia.

Monday, January 14 – CLICHÉ (n.) – a trite or overused expression
When writing your research paper, be original and do not use clichés.

Tuesday, January 15 – COALESCE (v.) – to combine into one
In the advanced art class, the teacher showed the students how two colors can coalesce into a new color.

Wednesday, January 16 – COGENT (adj.) – intelligent, viable
After viewing the student’s hypothesis for his science project, the teacher said that his idea was very cogent.

Thursday, January 17 – COLLUSION (n.) – a conspiracy, a secret agreement

The collusion amongst the bankers was soon revealed during the senate hearing. 

Announcements:

• Tonight at 10:00 p.m. Virtual Chat/Study Sessions Facilitated by Mrs. Berkeley, Led by Study Captains.  Check the following link: www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.

Writing Prompts:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

Important Links:

www.tinyurl.com/thebuzzwithberk

www.tinyurl.com/berkeleysymbaloo

www.edmodo.com -- Group Access 9nr351

twitter:  @thebuzzwithberk

study chat room:  www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

www.masteringbiology.com

Student Access Code:

SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES

  

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